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Steve & Nancy Riffe
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Date:  6-27-2012
Number of Hours:  2.00
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Brief Description:  The Big Cut!

Was away for a few days, but back to the shop. I removed the canopy (with Nancy’s help) and trimmed the nose ¼” deep and 4” wide. While the canopy was off, I cut some ¾” wide pieces of vinyl tubing (1/8” thick) for spacers which I inserted around the roll bar and front canopy bow. We set the canopy back on the frame—needs just a bit more trim around the nose. Removed, trimmed, sanded edges and reinstalled—fit looks good. I clamped the sides of the canopy to the frame. However, every time I added a clamp, the position of the canopy moved. After clamping, verifying alignment, re-clamping for about 30 minutes, I decided I would offset the canopy by how much it moved when I clamped it. This time when clamped, it moved the canopy into position—whoo hoo! Added more clamps until the canopy was firmly attached to the frame. It was hard to see the cardboard through several layers of vinyl and would be even harder when covered in plexi dust. I ran a string from one side of the canopy to the other in line with the cardboard, then used clear tape to secure the string. Time to cut! I made about a 2” cut on each side starting at the bottom of the canopy—figured if a crack started it would run to the cut. However, no cracks—temp today was 105, so the plexi was plenty fluid. The cut probably took a total of 10 minutes—not very dramatic. After separation, I opened the canopy and sanded the edges. The cut turned out pretty well—have one spot with a slight wave, but should not be an issue. All in all, I am pleased with the results.
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Making plexi dust!

Making plexi dust!

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Cut is complete

Cut is complete

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Canopy opens!

Canopy opens!

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