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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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tonneau pad removal

I'm restoring a vert and can't figure out how the pad is attached to the tonneau. I don't see any screws or bolt. I just don't want to break the pad cover.
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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Car: 1988 convertible Z28 I think
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Re: tonneau pad removal

I have been trying to talk myself into removing mine also. They are glued down.
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Re: tonneau pad removal

Yup, glued. Start on one edge and work your way across. It's a zig-zag pattern so once you get started it comes off pretty easy.

Kevin D.
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Re: tonneau pad removal

it's not that bad even if it breaks it is just fiberglass just get some resin and reglass it.
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Re: tonneau pad removal

While on this subject. Mine needs the vinyl covering replaced. Did you all remove the old vinyl or just cover over top of it? Is the vinyl hard to get off?
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Engine: 305 TPI conversion.
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Re: tonneau pad removal

the ends of mine are torn up a bit and i need to fix or replace it. anyone try this yet?
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