I have a 1972 Convertible Cutlass Supreme and whenever I let the top back I hear a crackling noise. I am wondering is this normal for this make and model. I know someone who has 75 convertible delta 88 and I hear no cracking noise when they let their top down.

 

Did you used to have a glass rear window? Har har har har.

But seriously, folks...

When I had A-body convertibles, I never heard any cracking sounds when lowering the top.

- Eric

 

I don't know what came on the car originally from GM but when I purchased it the guy had a plastic curtain and vinyl top. Then I put a canvas top with a glass curtain. The guy that I know with the delta88 has a vinyl top with a glass curtain but he is missing the curtain.

 

Also, the guy at the interior shop told me that my frame was good and not bent. I got a new pump and lines as well.

 

No, I don't think that is normal.

 

I had something similar on mine. Solved it with this bolt and pivot set from TPP.
The nylon bushings were worn.

Product Name Price Quantity

CV7514Z (1968 - 1972 Cutlass/442) CONVERTIBLE TOP PIVOT BOLT SET - INCLUDES NYLON WASHERS, SHOULDER & WASHER STYLE BOLTS AND BUSHINGS $59.00

 

Sampson thank you very much for the tip. Were they easy to install?

 

I had something similar on mine. Solved it with this bolt and pivot set from TPP.
The nylon bushings were worn.

Product Name Price Quantity

CV7514Z (1968 - 1972 Cutlass/442) CONVERTIBLE TOP PIVOT BOLT SET - INCLUDES NYLON WASHERS, SHOULDER & WASHER STYLE BOLTS AND BUSHINGS $59.00

 

It was not too hard. I did one at a time. You have to be a bit of a contortionist to get to some of them. All my bolts were good but there was some slop in the nylon bushings. Good luck.

 

Lol a contortionist. Ok I will have to get back there and see because I'm not sure how the nylon bushings look.