Double Wall top overhaul.

[ochre 72]

While the Jimmy is at the paint shop I thought I’d start on the top. It has the typical sag that I can’t seem to find a “fix” that anyone has come up with. Any ideas?
I need to address:
1.) Almost all of the hold down brackets have broken bolts. - Done
2.) Someone in the past has cut square holes so clamps could be used to hold the top to the bedsides.
3.) Hatch has several broken bolts in the lift supports
4) Fiberglass is wallowed out where the handle goes through.
5.) The internal metal bracket is rusted away and there is nowhere to attach the T- handle latch screws.
6) Original white has been painted black outside and gray inside.
7.) Broken bolts at hatch hinges and very rear hold hold down bracket.
8.) Part of support is rusted away for the internal metal frame.
9.) Cracks and abrasions in various places from 50 years of service.
10) Spring broken on latch handle . Left side release linkage non-op
11.) The infamous double wall top sag.
12.) New paint and texture.
13.) Replace all weatherstripping