Polizei45

I just too the hardtop off my new to me 1996 convertible. Its real tough to get the back of the convertible top to lock down, I bought the C4 with the hardtop on and drove it home that way. It does have a new convertible top. Should I adjust the locator pins out a little or is there something else I'm missing? Thanks.

sluggballz

A new top is going to be a bit tight. But , and this is just experience from my 95 vert, the rear latches are a bit snug. You don't want the rear hoop weatherstripping to be smooshed, so you might check how compressed the weatherstripping is and adjust the pins out a bit if needed. Don't go too loose because you wouldn't want the top to be floppy. Good luck

Edit:
My wife actually can't get the pins to latch on my car, she can't apply enough pressure to get them latch!

Polizei45

Thanks

1bdvet

Might want to try putting in the sun to warm it up, is recommended after a top in replaced.

GRIS

Try doing the back before you latch the front.

bosshog8

I personally would never do this. The metal in the latches is super easy to F up. If you choose to do this make super sure you push down and seat the top before closing the latch. Do not use the latch to close the top.

I would (and have) adjust the rear pins to the tension I like.

mickey5

Take it to a professional and have it fitted and hardware adjusted. Since its new and installed by who knows, you really don't know if its done right. It runs about a grand to replace so why take a chance?

GRIS

You are quite right. Push down till it seats then latch.

Polizei45

I let it sit in the sun all day yesterday with the top up and latched. I will see if it latches a little better today. If not I will take it to a shop that installs convertible tops on Corvettes. Thanks guys for your advice.