From: Bobby Joe Pendleton II (bobbyjoe@chartertn.net)
Date: Thu Jun 05 2003 - 19:48:57 PDT
how about when you notice it is on backwards
Bobby Joe Pendleton II
MVPA #17657
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Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 10:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] Installing cargo cover-M35 fun
> After putting the cargo cover on sideways like a big
> dummy and lashing up the cargo cover to the end cover
> via the "end cover" grommets, I figured out it
> doesn't't work that way... but only after my 10 year
> old grandson pointed it out.
>
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> CARGO COVER INSTALLATION is as SIMPLE as 1, 2, 3....
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> 1. Lay your canvas across the cargo bows in way that
> (grommet bearing) sides are even with the top of the
> cargo bed. Very important!
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> a. Grommets in the end covers are not supposed to
> match the cargo grommets, no, no, no. If they do, you
> put it on sideways Junior! Turn it around...by the
> way, it will fit sideways too!
>
> b. Before tightening anything, install the front
> cargo cover. Two fabric loops hold it at the proper
> rear window height. Now use either rubber bands or
> rope to hold it in position.
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> c. The cargo cover should drape over the end bows
> and cover the front end-cover by about 15 inches or
> more.
>
> 2. Once the cargo cover is equally spread from end to
> end and side to side, person (a) pulls rubber bands
> that go thru the grommets to the bed hooks at the same
> time person (b) does this on the opposite side to keep
> canvas equally centered.
>
> 3. The ends of the cargo cover are suppose to gather
> like a Conestoga wagon. Stretch the rubber bands in a
> manner to gather the canvas equally and secure to the
> last available grommet on each corner. The longer
> bands will stretch across the tailgate to hold end of
> cover down. The longer ends up front will also stretch
> across from side to side and secure in the hooks.
> Both rubber bands form a sort of crisscross at the
> ends.
>
> Thats it! Have a cold beer and congratulate yourself.
> If the ends actually gather like they are suppose
> too, have two beers.
>
> Takes about 10 minutes the second time, give it about
> an hour+, the first time when you don't follow these
> directions.
>
> Jack
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