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Originally Posted by supereal
For detailed drawings of the convertible top mechanism, order a 44-52 Ford parts catalog. It is V-44 at C&G (800)266-0470, $56.I used my copy to help restore my '47 ragtop. While the cylinders were there, they were lying on the floor when I bought the car. Close inspection showed that time and the corrosive effects of the fluid made replacement necessary. I ordered mine from a place called Hydro E Lectric.at 800/343-4261. They furnished the cylinders, pump, piping, and a new pump.
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Second the recommendation for Hydro E Lectric. I got new cylinders from them as well as the parts to rebuild my original pump. A note of caution. My system still had the original brake fluid as the "hydraulics" for this system. If yours does too, be very careful you don't get any on your paint!
I'm using ATF as a substitute and it works great and won't spoil you paint job.
