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mercury 48 · 02-01-2025, 12:31 PM

After re-installing the convertible frame mechanism, one side is hitting the interior trim cover; that covers the rear seating area. This is only hitting on one side.

I'm using new cylinders, new springs, and a new pump. There isn't any air in the system. How can I adjust this frame mechansim so it doesn't hit please?

I have attached two photos showing this hitting.
This is for a 1948 Mercury Convertible.

Thank you for any help

glennpm · 02-01-2025, 01:32 PM

I I have a '40 and there are slotted holes in the two side brackets attached to the front wood header. Take a look and see if you can slide the top side piece toward the front wood header.

Glenn

Karl Wescott · 02-01-2025, 02:17 PM

I doubt adjusting the header mounting will help, as the header is to the back of the cockpit. For reference here is a copy of the original parts book top iron page.

jimTN · 02-01-2025, 04:30 PM

There is an iron plate that the top pivits off of and that is where you should be able to make an adjustment.

fordv8j · 02-01-2025, 05:55 PM

Our 38 Ford conv coupe is adjustable where fastens to the B pillar, will move a little with bolt loose

flathead48 · 02-02-2025, 07:33 AM

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The mounting plate behind the tank cover is likely where the adjustment will need to be made also red dots in picture show the other 4 adjustments on side rails

46Ragtop · 04-16-2025, 06:55 PM

flathead48, I'm too new to send you a PM.
Would you by chance have any pictures of how the two rear bows mount?? One is metal and the other is wood with metal arms. I'm pretty sure the wooden one is the rear bow, but not sure where it mounts to the side arms?? I've bought several manuals but none show the bows!!!
Any help appreciated!!!

flathead48 · 04-17-2025, 09:29 AM

IMG_3080.jpgHope they show up for you . Remember the metal bow has angle at bottom, bow must lean forward.

46Ragtop · 04-17-2025, 02:24 PM

Hey flathead48, thanks for the pics, I think I had the wooden bow upside down and mounted in the wrong holes??? Kinda figured how the metal bow with the angle fits but it looks high and the holes across the top seem angled!!! Never buy a car in a box!!!
Thanks again!!!

02-01-2025, 04:30 PM	#4
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,617	Re: 1946-1948 Ford/Mercury Convertible top mechanism hitting interior trim cover There is an iron plate that the top pivits off of and that is where you should be able to make an adjustment.

02-01-2025, 05:55 PM	#5
fordv8j Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 392	Re: 1946-1948 Ford/Mercury Convertible top mechanism hitting interior trim cover Our 38 Ford conv coupe is adjustable where fastens to the B pillar, will move a little with bolt loose

04-16-2025, 06:55 PM	#7
46Ragtop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2	Re: 1946-1948 Ford/Mercury Convertible top mechanism hitting interior trim cover flathead48, I'm too new to send you a PM. Would you by chance have any pictures of how the two rear bows mount?? One is metal and the other is wood with metal arms. I'm pretty sure the wooden one is the rear bow, but not sure where it mounts to the side arms?? I've bought several manuals but none show the bows!!! Any help appreciated!!!

04-17-2025, 02:24 PM	#9
46Ragtop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2024 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2	Re: 1946-1948 Ford/Mercury Convertible top mechanism hitting interior trim cover Hey flathead48, thanks for the pics, I think I had the wooden bow upside down and mounted in the wrong holes??? Kinda figured how the metal bow with the angle fits but it looks high and the holes across the top seem angled!!! Never buy a car in a box!!! Thanks again!!!