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Jul 5, 2005 | 12:06 AM

RONR

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94 blk/blk coupe. Came home from a 2 hr drive with top off today two things occurred. I got a wave from a 5.0 blk mustang vert. (I returned it of course) not sure if SHE liked the vette, the color, that the top was off or was just friendly... Anyway part two: when I got home parked in driveway and started to put top on the top. The front two bolts would not start...They were about 1/4 inch off. Took a few minutes to realize I parked on an unlevel spot on the driveway. Moved to a level spot and what do you know it went on without any problem...When the manual says park on a level spot believe it. These cars flex quite a bith with the top off....

Jul 5, 2005 | 11:35 AM

rws.1

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I would have pulled a U turn and found out if SHE like the car or you!

even with level ground, I find there is neough give in the convertible top frame that the screws don't line up perfectly every time.

Jul 5, 2005 | 11:53 AM

n1kki6

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Why the cross frame was only installed on the verts is a mystery to me.

Jul 5, 2005 | 12:00 PM

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Why the cross frame was only installed on the verts is a mystery to me.

bean counters...

Jul 5, 2005 | 12:36 PM

Rich Silvestris

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St. Jude Donor '05

I have found that I need to tighten the rear fasteners last, since they pull the top back and "set" it. I can get away with doing one side (front then back), and then moving to the other side, but the front fastener needs to go in first on both sides.

Jul 5, 2005 | 12:42 PM

65Z01

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I have read to do the rear bolts first and then the fronts to minimize stress on the windshield header, so I fully tighten both rear and then both fronts.

Jul 5, 2005 | 12:44 PM

XPLOCIV

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Originally Posted by RONR

94 blk/blk coupe. These cars flex quite a bith with the top off....

I've parked on my lawn before and went to put the glass top back on. It wasn't even close. I couldn't believe how far off it was. Flex nothing, I thought I had the Stretch Armstrong of vettes. Crazy.

Jul 5, 2005 | 02:26 PM

Rich Silvestris

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Originally Posted by 65Z01

I have read to do the rear bolts first and then the fronts to minimize stress on the windshield header, so I fully tighten both rear and then both fronts.

65Z01, If you can get away with that, then maybe it's time for me to adjust my front mountings. I have tried it your way and had trouble getting the front bolts to start. Now you've got me thinking.