<VV> Convertible Top Question

[Joe West]

Hi Bob,

Yes, this is completely normal... as long as the two bolts that it is
pivoting on are tight.  While the bow should rotate smoothly, it should not
move radially.  I assume that you are talking about the rear bow that has a
built-in tack strip... the one that the rear bow welting attaches to above
the rear window.

To prepare the frame... make sure all the tack strips are in good shape...
if you have new rubber weatherstripping for the side rails, attach them
loosely.  Make sure the side cables are in good shape and that the screws
that hold down the side pads are present (three each side I think).

Good luck.

Joe


On 5/10/05 6:18 PM, "Bob & Kathy Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> My 66 convertible with a power top is going to have it's new top put on in a
> few weeks and I want to make sure I have everything ready for the installer.
> In looking over the bare frame today I noticed that the most rearward bow
> simply flops around on its pivot points. Is that normal? Many moons ago the
> body shop took the frame off and I've always wondered if something wasn't
> put back on.
> 
> Thanks,
> Bob
> 
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