Need lacing thread for T-Top

[myhalf]

I have looked all over and was hoping someone could tell me where to buy lacing thread. Thanks for the help

[Glen E]

gotta do it myself soon......but entertaining an idea I got here: black zip ties......do a search....

[myhalf]

i was starting to think the same thing but I was wondering about expanding and contracting with the zip ties. I have heard of using the ties to hold the top in place while you lace, but never thought of just leaving them there

[mjkten]

Zip ties may work well for a while. Some are not UV-resistant and the sun will eventually kill them and they will become brittle and fail. Also most ties depend on a little metal tooth to hold the strap tightly. I know of several instances where a corrosive environment caused the tooth to let go...
All that said, I don't see any reason not to try them. Look for outdoor rated ties with a non-corrosive tooth (some are the same nylon as the rest of the tie).
Good luck.

[littletunny]

Walmart in the camping section. Look for UV chord.

[HardLivin]

I got mine at Gander Mountain. It is black parachute cord.

[Afishinado]

Here's the thread... I used the black 3/16" dacron double braided radio antennasupport ropefrom t3rockhalls suggestion at radioworks.com.. Came outperfect BTW. Was not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. Took 2 of us about 90 minutes to do the Grady. http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/t...ode=1#M1568237

[slapshot]

Thanks for the info all. I need to replace mine also. One section of mine let go on my drive back from Marathon last summer. I did a repair job with 80lb leader on the side of the road. It has held really well, so I haven't hurried to replace it yet.

[delmar]

a hardware store; the hard line used for lawn mower starter cords. comes in black or white. most yacht cordage shops will have it too..

[e123]

How about parachute cord. On ebay.

[cjcobra]

They are used with awnings. Go to a fabric/awning repair and fabrication.