I have been searching for the bolts that hold the very bottom convertible top bow to the rest of the frame. The bow is at the very back of the car by the fiberglass drain channel. They design is critical as that bow needs to pivot. They are similar to the bolts that attach the top rams to the body but they are different dimensions. The pic below is of the ram bolts for reference. I have checked AMK and others but no luck so far. Does anyone know of a source?

 

I made my own back in 2004, but recently I saw those on a few of the restoration house web sites. Search OPGI, Fusick, Parts Place, Year One, etc.

 

I've also seen it recently. I want to say it was Inline Tube. Search the convertible section of their online Oldsmobile catalog.

 

Here you go

68-72 GM A-Body Convertible Top Frame Pivot Bushing Mounting Bracket Bolt 2pc | eBay

68-72 GM A-Body Convertible Top Cylinder Pivot Mounting Bracket Bolt & Bushings | eBay

 

Fun71 & acavagnaro
Thanks for the leads but no joy at Fusick & Inline. Parts Place has a $59 kit that may, or may not) have the correct bolts in it. Hate to spend that much and not get what I need.

Gary's 2 442-S
Thanks for the eBay leads. I'm not a big eBay fan so I don't go there very often. Kind of the same issue here though. I have a really good contact at Motorcity (Inline) that I will reach out to for a better description. It's funny how many things they list on eBay that are not in their regular catalogs

 

Gary,

Thanks. I was able to confirm that your first listing was the correct bolt. They had just two left so I lucked out there. Appreciate the help.

 

You are welcome.