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BJ7 convertible top boot cover- snap orientation.

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Re: BJ7 convertible top boot cover- snap orientati

Hi Robert,

I may be able to help you out but not sure exactly what you are looking for. Are you looking for a photo of the boot cover (general placement)? Measurements between snaps? or location of the snaps on the shroud, interior panels and rear seat back?

Cheers,
John
 
Re: BJ7 convertible top boot cover- snap orientati

John,,

Thanks for the offer and I would appreciate all of the above so I have a really clear idea of what I am doing.

By the way, if you want to e it to me: robert.ellison@mchsi.com

but I also think it would be good to post the info here so others might benefit from it.

Thanks again!

Robert
 
Re: BJ7 convertible top boot cover- snap orientati

Robert,

I'm not sure if the following will help you much. I took some dimensions of the boot cover but most of the dimensions vary depending on how you arrange the vinyl and how tight it is stretched. I also took a few dimensions of the interior panels Tenax studs that the cover attaches too. The two middle tenax snaps (16" dimension) attach to the top of the rear seat back (squab). The exterior tenax's studs (31.75" and 28") are on the rear shroud. Do you have holes in your shroud for the placement of those?

https://www.loftusdesign.net/boot_cover.jpg
https://www.loftusdesign.net/left_panel.jpg

Cheers,
John
 
Re: BJ7 convertible top boot cover- snap orientati

John,

Thank you much for the pictures. I think this will be sufficient to solve the problem.

Robert
 
Re: BJ7 convertible top boot cover- snap orientati

robert,i also have a bj7 and ive gone through this process,if you dont have your car in a very well heated area id wait until summer rolls around before attemting to stretch this material into position, makes a "big" difference!
 
Re: BJ7 convertible top boot cover- snap orientati

I hope it's ok to ressurect an old thread. I need the same info for my 66 BJ8. John's links are not active now. Thanks.
 
Robert, the interior side panels have holes already in them including the upright ends, you'll have to feel around for them. The remaining one's are on the sheet metal. The two on top of the seat back are as John shows.
 
Thanks, Johnny. Problem is that my interior panels and upholstery are all new. Also, John's links above are too old to work.
 
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