---------------------------------------------------------- RV7-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 10/23/03: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:51 AM - RV-7 Slider skin fit help (N223RV@AOL.com) 2. 09:26 AM - Re: RV-7 Slider skin fit help (Larry Hackney) 3. 10:01 AM - Re: RV-7 Slider skin fit help (Mark Taylor) 4. 07:23 PM - Re: RV-7 Slider skin fit help (Mark Taylor) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:51:05 AM PST US From: N223RV@AOL.com Subject: RV7-List: RV-7 Slider skin fit help --> RV7-List message posted by: N223RV@aol.com I am having a difficult time fitting the rear skins on the slider canopy on a RV-7. I am following Van's directions and I cannot seem to get the skin to lay flat on the top area about 0-3" from the rear center slider track. I have shaved the canopy flat in this area (to prevent the ski slope up affect) which helped, but I still have about a 1/8" gap. When I pull the skins forward as I drill them, they seem to lay flat, but once I put a cleco in them, the pop back up. I am starting at the top center and working my way down to the side. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks -Mike Kraus ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:26:26 AM PST US From: "Larry Hackney" Subject: Re: RV7-List: RV-7 Slider skin fit help --> RV7-List message posted by: "Larry Hackney" Mike, I assume you're talking about the aft canopy skirt? I had the exact same problem, when you cleco on one side it pulls the other side up. About all I can say is that you have to keep massaging it until it fits. I recall bending it over my out stretched leg at different angles, this seemed to help. You'll cleco it on and off a couple dozen times before you get just the right bend. Like everything else in the project it takes time and persistence. Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: RV7-List: RV-7 Slider skin fit help > --> RV7-List message posted by: N223RV@aol.com > > I am having a difficult time fitting the rear skins on the slider canopy on a RV-7. I am following Van's directions and I cannot seem to get the skin to lay flat on the top area about 0-3" from the rear center slider track. I have shaved the canopy flat in this area (to prevent the ski slope up affect) which helped, but I still have about a 1/8" gap. When I pull the skins forward as I drill them, they seem to lay flat, but once I put a cleco in them, the pop back up. I am starting at the top center and working my way down to the side. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks > -Mike Kraus > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:01:47 AM PST US From: "Mark Taylor" Subject: Re: RV7-List: RV-7 Slider skin fit help --> RV7-List message posted by: "Mark Taylor" Mike, I've seen somewhere some 'alternative' and more complete instructins for fitting the canopy, other than van's instructions. Not sure where I saw it though... I'll try to search the web tonight when I get home. Mark Taylor CAD Technical Specialist (248) 829-5322 >>> N223RV@AOL.com 10/23/03 09:49AM >>> --> RV7-List message posted by: N223RV@aol.com I am having a difficult time fitting the rear skins on the slider canopy on a RV-7. I am following Van's directions and I cannot seem to get the skin to lay flat on the top area about 0-3" from the rear center slider track. I have shaved the canopy flat in this area (to prevent the ski slope up affect) which helped, but I still have about a 1/8" gap. When I pull the skins forward as I drill them, they seem to lay flat, but once I put a cleco in them, the pop back up. I am starting at the top center and working my way down to the side. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks -Mike Kraus ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:23:03 PM PST US From: "Mark Taylor" Subject: Re: RV7-List: RV-7 Slider skin fit help --> RV7-List message posted by: "Mark Taylor" Mike, Try this link... http://www.geocities.com/TimRV6A/canopysup.htm Mark Taylor CAD Technical Specialist (248) 829-5322 >>> N223RV@AOL.com 10/23/03 10:11 AM >>> --> RV7-List message posted by: N223RV@aol.com I am having a difficult time fitting the rear skins on the slider canopy on a RV-7. I am following Van's directions and I cannot seem to get the skin to lay flat on the top area about 0-3" from the rear center slider track. I have shaved the canopy flat in this area (to prevent the ski slope up affect) which helped, but I still have about a 1/8" gap. When I pull the skins forward as I drill them, they seem to lay flat, but once I put a cleco in them, the pop back up. I am starting at the top center and working my way down to the side. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks -Mike Kraus