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chrs1961815

10-01-2019 09:29 AM

Roadster Top Won't Go Up?

Ever since I replaced the stanchions and frame with originals the top hold downs will not fit on the stanchions. The top bow is original. Doesn't seem to line up vertically or horizontally. 28 Roadster

JBill

10-01-2019 09:57 AM

Re: Roadster Top Won't Go Up?

Can you get enough play by loosening the stanchions and moving them around a little to get the top seated, and then tightening them back down? Or are they too far off even for that? Horizontal I can get. But the vertical being off is puzzling. Let us know what happens.

chrs1961815

10-01-2019 10:29 AM

Re: Roadster Top Won't Go Up?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBill (Post 1805167)

I tried loosening the wingnuts but I can also try the screws.

BRENT in 10-uh-C

10-01-2019 10:36 AM

Re: Roadster Top Won't Go Up?

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrs1961815 (Post 1805162)

Ever since I replaced the stanchions and frame with originals the top hold downs will not fit on the stanchions. The top bow is original. Doesn't seem to line up vertically or horizontally. 28 Roadster

While that may be true, it sure does not seem that way. It sounds like poor craftsmanship from a former restorer is creating stress for you now.

chrs1961815

10-01-2019 11:26 PM

Re: Roadster Top Won't Go Up?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C (Post 1805179)

While that may be true, it sure does not seem that way. It sounds like poor craftsmanship from a former restorer is creating stress for you now.

Thematically, that fits in with the rest of the PO's "restoration." What can be done?

chrs1961815

10-03-2019 10:18 AM

Re: Roadster Top Won't Go Up?

Tried loosening the screws but to no avail. New top and restoration of bows?

Dodge

10-04-2019 03:47 AM

Re: Roadster Top Won't Go Up?

Put the old stanchions back on.

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