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Turtle deck install

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littlebiplane

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Hey guys, I have a question for you.

On the Starduster the turtle deck is fiberglass and had a molded in headrest. How is this installed with the fabric?

I'm assuming the fiberglass turtle deck is installed first before the fabric, but what about shrinking? I really like that type of turtle deck with a molded in headrest. What keeps the fabric from popping off on the portion that is scalloped? Is the fabric glued all over the turtle deck and NOT shrunk?

I plan on using a similar approach and could really use some help in understanding the procedure for this.

Thanks guys!
Mike

 

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