Friday, June 4, 2010

55-59 Chevy Truck Kobi Rear Cab Cover Installation

Test each corner for fit to ensure that the corners are correct.
Option #1: If covering each piece separately:
A) Start by applying the foam edge tape to corner pieces by running it along the entire edge of the panel stopping at both the top and the bottom where the edge of the panel meets the step where the corner pieces are fitted and fixed into the center section. Apply foam tape along the edge of entire center section, keeping the same idea to stop short of the sides that contain the mounted retainer strips that corner pieces will be mounted on.
B) (go to #1)
Option #2: If gluing together as one unit:
A) On the backside of the cover glue the corners to the center section with ABS pipe glue (not included), slipping corner pieces behind the glue strips that are already mounted on the back sides of the panel. Notice the strips to the back don’t run to the top of the panel. The strip ends ―” from the top on the backside of the panel. This will allow you to run the foam edge tape all the way around the top of the cover. Be sure to properly support the panels on a flat surface while the glue dries. Use lots of weights to keep the pieces flat until the glue dries, 1-24 hours (the longer the better).
B) After the glue has set, remove the weights and block sand the glue joint until it is smooth and level. Sometimes we’ll apply an additional coat of glue to fill in any holes. Let dry and sand smooth. (Another case of “More is Better”).
C.) Apply the foam edge tape to the backside of the cover at the top edge and down the sides on the back edge only.

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