c1 soft top trouble
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c1 soft top trouble
My 62 fawm/fawn came with hardtop only and I retrofitted a correct soft top. The side rails sag a little with the top up. Everything I've read says there's some kind of lock mech. but no evidence on mine. Any ideas,photos,numbers,etc. thanks,RK.
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Not on my soft top....on my old conv Mustangs tho there were some adjustments to get the side rails over the roll up windows horizontal; there were also some kind of thin steel cable to maintain tension IIRC...
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The "locking mechanism" you are referring to is probably located on the the frame mounting brackets mounted on the large triangular shaped metal support behind the seats. Try loosening the bolts on the inner bracket and then have someone lift up on the center of the side rail (where the joint is located) while you tighten the bolts.
Charles
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I agree,.... sorta
The "locking mechanism" you are referring to is probably located on the the frame mounting brackets mounted on the large triangular shaped metal support behind the seats. Try loosening the bolts on the inner bracket and then have someone lift up on the center of the side rail (where the joint is located) while you tighten the bolts.
Charles
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One of your side rails may also be bent, use a straight edge to check it.
Mine sags a bit on the driver's side, but is fine on the pass side. I'm going to try adjusting since I have the seats out anyway.
Paul
Mine sags a bit on the driver's side, but is fine on the pass side. I'm going to try adjusting since I have the seats out anyway.
Paul
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Where did you get your top frame? I've heard mixed things about the repros, was wondering if you used a repro and if so, if you had any fitment issues.
My 62 has an original top, and there's nothing I'd call a lock associated with the top side rails, unless it's where Charles is referring down where the frame mounts to the car.
Thanks!
Jeff
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Yes welcome! My appologies for not noticing that you were new to the forum. I sent you an answer to your PM, hopefully we'll get the cars together this summer.
Post a pic, we love pics on this forum!
Paul
Post a pic, we love pics on this forum!
Paul
