Top boot front lifting on highway

[srode]

So my top boot doesn't want to keep the front edge tucked in when I drive it on the highway, it starts lifting a little in the center and then after a while the hole leading edge by the rear seat is up in the air flapping - How were these supposed to be kept in place so they don't lift up and flap?  It's really tight around the well trim - hard to get the thing stretched enough to get the clips over it.  Suggestions? 

[67conv6cyl]

Do you have the factory snaps that are on each arm rest?

Paul

[srode]

Yes, snaps on the armrest are there and fastened.

[67conv6cyl]

Is it the original boot?  I have my factory original boot and it never slips out.  If you leave it in the sun for a little while it will be easy to clip on.

Paul

[srode]

Not original, I bought it about 20 years ago I would guess. 

[69pace]

My original boot has never done that either. I always found it very - very tight in the front and on the arm rest clips and at the pinch-well molding clips. Main reason its rides in the trunk almost all of the time unless at a show. I know folks always complain about the re-pop clips. How much room is there between the seat back and the boot in the dead middle? Maybe you need to shim it out a bit to make it snug.

[srode]

There's probably 6 inches of overlap before I tuck it under the folded top in the center.

[69glacierblue]

My boot is really old but don't know if it's original.  I probably drive a little too fast a little too much but had the same problem.  Had the guy who did my top (he does a lot of fabulous one-off work) put 3 small chrome snaps in it.  I know, it's not original but sure looks nice and problem solved.  Don't think anyone's ever even noticed 'em.

[sixt9x33rs]

I bought the better troop and don't have that issue

[srode]

I bought the better troop and don't have that issue

where did you buy it?  I might replace mine - but was also thinking about having either a stiffener or some weight sewn in the edge of this one to keep it in place.

[sixt9x33rs]

I bought the better troop and don't have that issue

where did you buy it?  I might replace mine - but was also thinking about having either a stiffener or some weight sewn in the edge of this one to keep it in place.

NPD