Convertible top line up question
#1
Convertible top line up question
Looking for some advice. I have a convertible top that has been down for 3 years. The top was put down and the car was partialy dissembled for blasting and paint by someone else (long story). I just got the electrical figured out and put the top up now the drivers side pin is about 3/8" short of hitting the line up hole. Is there a spacer I am missing here? The passenger side latches good. The top was not removed during all of the work but the top of the windshield and latch receptacle was. Before all of the this the top lined up very well. I am hoping I am missing something simple.
Last edited by Roger1971; December 8th, 2022 at 01:31 PM.
#2
It may be due to the top material needing to return to shape after being down for so long.
Before making any adjustments to the mechanism, I would manually move it so the pin drops in, latch it down, and leave it for a while, in the sun as much as possible.
Before making any adjustments to the mechanism, I would manually move it so the pin drops in, latch it down, and leave it for a while, in the sun as much as possible.
#6
If it comes to it, the latches can be adjusted fore/aft. If your frame lined up before, the problem is likely top shrinkage so try to get it to relax prior to making any frame adjustments.
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