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Old 05-27-2006, 03:58 PM
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Default Tipup rear corner trim suggestion?

What is the verdict on whether or not to leave the aft corner of the canopy where it tucks behind the rear top skin? Are people leaving it on there and relying on alignment blocks? Or, chop it off and be happy (to what shape)?

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Old 05-27-2006, 04:55 PM
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The canopy should fit behind the skin so yes you want to finish fit the canopy to fall in place behind the skin. I would not trim it off. A little feathering on the bottom yes then it can be buffed.
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Old 05-27-2006, 08:22 PM
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Scott,

Check this out http://www.jeffsrv-7a.com/CANOPY/06-05-22.htm

Jeff did some delrin magic and he now swears that it closes like the doors on a BMW. Sweet!

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