68 Hardtop Latch Question

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May 8, 2013 | 10:49 AM

avalonjohn

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St. Jude Donor '25

68 Hardtop Latch Question

Hi guys, looking for any advice before I get started. My hardtop latches (front latches) are very loose. They do not stay in the locked position. My question before I remove the top and get into it is, is there a way to tighten the action up on these or should I just replace? This is the original 68 hardtop for my car.

Thanks in advance for any help. Stay safe, john

May 8, 2013 | 11:15 AM

Paul L

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The latch bolts can be adjusted to tighten things up.

Last edited by Paul L; May 8, 2013 at 04:46 PM. Reason: spelling error

May 8, 2013 | 03:28 PM

avalonjohn

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St. Jude Donor '25

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The latch bolts are be adjusted to tighten things up.

Do you meen the bolt that is threaded in that comes into contact with the header? If so, I tried that. It comes into contact but falls back down. It just seems like the whole assembly is loose.

May 8, 2013 | 03:31 PM

TWINRAY

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Originally Posted by avalonjohn

Do you meen the bolt that is threaded in that comes into contact with the header? If so, I tried that. It comes into contact but falls back down. It just seems like the whole assembly is loose.

That bolts should provide the adjustment - screw it out to get the top more snug or in to get it loose.

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