I need to replace my header bow.Any and all suggestions would be helpful. I've never did this before. Thanks. PIT. 69. 442 Convert

 

The header bow bolts to the conv top frame assembly. There are 2 bolts on each side and these bolts are the same ones that hold the latches in place and are hard to see with the top material in place. If you partially fold the top, you should be able to look in there. The bolts thread into side rails from the top side of the latch and I believe the bolts on each side are different sizes. I believe one is a 9/16 head and the other is 5/8... can't swear to that. Just make sure you measure where the front of the header bow sits so you can be sure to put the replacement in the same place. If you still have the top fabric in place, you will need to remove quite a few staples along the front edge to move the fabric out of the way. There will also be a windlace piece stapled in the same area. And, the padding that runs front to back on each side is stapled to the front header bow. You need to undo quite a bit to do this job so you may want to thing about having a professional do it of you are not comfortable doing it. I've seen that these header bows are reproduced but I've also seen comments about them not fitting very well. Not sure if that is true or not but you may want to look into it if you were thinking of buying one.
Brian

 

Thank you!