[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V2 #239 sewing of awning

[MISSARPAUL@xxxxxxx]

I purchased a 78 Tradewind last fall and awnings were in good shape  except 
seams were letting go! I contacted Zip Dee and they sent new rivets and  
instructions on installing. I removed awning cloth and re sewed all seams with  
Thread to withstand UV. Zip Dee had a problem before they changed thread!  Hardest 
part was opening the aluminum crimped cover after removing awning to  remove 
cloth probably only 20 minutes but you need to work carefully. Once cloth  is 
removed you can roll it to feed the seams thru the sewing machine, I sewed  
all seams and did not remove old thread.
Zip Dee makes it easy to change, release tension, remove screws  1/2" from 
ends of aluminum cover, slide one piece of cover out leaving cloth on  one 
section of alum cover, unwind cover and remove rivets, remove from roller  after 
removing arms.  
Call Zip Dee or visit their web site for instructions! Great  product and 
Great people to deal with!
Paul
Troy MI