posted 02-15-2005 06:33 PM                  

Thanks Alley Cat for the post and it looks like this will prevent my top from getting any holes in it.

Alley Cat Old Post:

With your top UP, and rear window section folded up, follow the Electric Rear Window Defrost wire to where it is tied on top frame with tie-strap. BELOW that point, you will see a small section of the top frame construction that has a small L shaped piece of unprotected metal exposed - this is where the problem is. This point is where the fabric is wearing against the top WHEN lowering and putting top UP. When the top is fully UP and latched, you can put your fingers between the frame and the fabric and feel 1 1/2 inches of clearance. So you conclude this area is NOT the problem, BUT, it does touch and rub when lowering down and lifting the top up - I think it may even be rubbing that spot when the top is down and in the craddle space.

My fix - buy a foot of windshield washer tubing ( 1/8th" ).
Press on this tubing over that exposed small metal piece and leave another 1/2" extra off that point, so you will use about one inch of tubing. Even though most of you are having this problem on passenger side, do both right and left sides now. I'm hoping this will correct the problem and the rest of us will not have this happen to us - its a nightmare of a problem.

posted 02-18-2005 07:44 AM                  

Another good tip,,,use a tire dressing sponge to space the soft top material away from the latch mechanism,,,another problem spot where a hole or snag can start. An ounce of prevention goes a long way,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Thanks Howard for bringing this subject up again. We have many new owners that maybe this information can save them future problems with their tops. Many before them have paid the price to learn.

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Y2K Silver Millennium Edition and '01 Orange Rolex Edition

Larry Salzman - Phx/Mesa, Arizona

posted 02-18-2005 10:29 AM                  

The protector can be ordered from Z Graphics 419-476-8193 Cost Shipped %59.90.

I am now off to the auto store to buy an official Alley Cat Convertible Top Protector Sponge.

Thanks.

Howard

posted 02-18-2005 01:51 PM                  

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Originally posted by Howard:
The deck lid protector cost is $59.90

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posted 02-18-2005 03:19 PM                  

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Originally posted by Howard:
The deck lid protector cost is $59.90

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I have a purple prowler and was wanting an opinin on the deck lid protector. Whats ones opinion to go with a clear or black?? My problem is there are some light scratches and cant buff them out. Do you think the black would look bad?? I didnt know that you could get those but thanks to this GREAT site, I realize I can. I love this site.

posted 02-18-2005 07:39 PM                  

3M - high quality product - from one of our own Prowler owner,,, who makes them and sells them as a side hobby.

Contact Paul - tectrum@wi.rr.com
He lives in Cedarburg, WI

He doesn't check his email everyday, so give him some time to answer your questions and pricing. I believe you can save some $$$ money on his DekLidProtector item over the other one listed here above. Paul might also be able to get you color choices? I've bought two from him,,,,and you will like his product

posted 02-18-2005 07:52 PM                  

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Originally posted by 99prowler99:
I have a purple prowler and was wanting an opinin on the deck lid protector. Whats ones opinion to go with a clear or black??

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The prowler graphic and lettering is readily available here by searching, not at all difficult to cut by hand.

Here's a partial repost:

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Originally posted by GRROWL:
Look what 5' of vinyl and an X-Acto knife can do:

It continues the black-on-yellow theme:

To answer the question of how much larger the hardtop is compared to the softtop: 2-3/4":

GRROWL's new logo:

Not all that difficult, but it did take two tries to work out the procedure. I'd be happy to answer any questions if anyone else is interested.

-GRROWL

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posted 02-19-2005 10:43 AM                  

We learn as we go! the POA forward,,,,friends and family.

posted 11-26-2015 08:14 PM                  

I will post pics when I get back home.