72 convertible top adjustment HELP

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Sep 8, 2011 | 04:30 PM

72777

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72 convertible top adjustment HELP

Does anyone have any info on how tight/clearance for the rear bow on the decklid and how to make the adjustments,thank

Sep 8, 2011 | 07:03 PM

BTGRN75

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From: Hampton Fl.

St. Jude Donor '11

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Originally Posted by 72777

Does anyone have any info on how tight/clearance for the rear bow on the decklid and how to make the adjustments,thank

First replace the weatherstrip seal if it at all worn. From my experience-If the sides have a gap, but the back fits fairly good- the seal is shot. If not, them mainly the adjustment is with the two threaded pins that catch through the deck lid.

Tight enough not to leak

Sep 9, 2011 | 10:41 AM

Easy Mike

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...Tight enough not to leak...

Provided you can get the rear bow that tight.

Sep 9, 2011 | 03:16 PM

mrvette

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Provided you can get the rear bow that tight.

Over the years I have done all the damn adjustments one can DO on one of these cars.....or any convertible for that matter....

IMO, first thing to go is those cables inside the top from front edge to the rear joint.....then those silly straps inside about 1.5" wide to the bottom bow....you cut that stuff outta there,, the top goes up/down SO much easier, and fastens with no problem

then to find a top at reasonable price that actually fits the car....good luck on that one.....them things are all over the map,