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Old 04-15-2013, 08:20 AM   #1
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I installed some canopy latches from F3A Unlimited on my 50cc SBach 342. I'm pleased with the results (the original screw holes have since been covered over).

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Old 04-15-2013, 11:20 AM   #2
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Great, can you kindly show us how you did it, it will great for others to get tips from you as "how you did it"...
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Old 04-15-2013, 05:20 PM   #3
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Great Idea, I can see what you did
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Great, can you kindly show us how you did it, it will great for others to get tips from you as "how you did it"...
Hey Struts, I will get a write-up on my website ASAP - I'll be sure to update here when I do.

For now, here's a diagram of the setup:

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Feeling ambitious tonight. Write up:

http://www.grosbeakrc.ca/hangar/sbac...t.html#latches
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Well done, John. Looks great! Better than the original, I'm sure.
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Well done, John. Looks great! Better than the original, I'm sure.
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