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Old 07-29-2020, 07:33 PM   #1
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Default 1935 Sedan Convertible HELP

Good Evening Folks,

Just acquired my '35 at an auction last week and want to put the top down without damaging anything. I found a reprint instruction manual on Faxon but wondering if anyone here can give me guidance.

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Old 07-30-2020, 06:00 AM   #2
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My best advice is to follow the instruction from Ford. Do you have the manual you found?
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Old 07-30-2020, 06:10 AM   #3
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Congrats on the CS I have a 36 CS. As Terry said follow the factory instructions. Let’s see some pics of you awesome new convertible. Enjoy. Cheers. Tony
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Old 07-30-2020, 10:10 AM   #4
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Hi Tom. Congratulations. I’m restoring a 35 convertible sedan too. Be great to see some photos and welcome to Fordbarn. Dan.
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Old 07-31-2020, 08:51 AM   #5
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I haven't received the Faxon Manual yet. Of course it's going to rain all day....

Thanks for your help guys!

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Old 07-31-2020, 03:12 PM   #6
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Of course it's going to rain all day....

Thanks for your help guys!

Tom
Well now, you didn't want to put the top down in the rain, anyway. Welcome to the 'Barn! DD
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Old 08-01-2020, 12:44 PM   #7
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Dont forget to get three guys to help the first time. Two to help and one to tell you how wrong you are doing it.
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Old 08-01-2020, 01:46 PM   #8
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Dont forget to get three guys to help the first time. Two to help and one to tell you how wrong you are doing it.

This is exactly right! Slow and sure, no pinched fingers, no torn canvas. At minimum, it's a two man job even when you know how to do it.
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Old 08-01-2020, 05:26 PM   #9
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As others have said...Don't rush into lowering your top until you have studied the pamphlet forward and back. Here's what the cover of the pamphlet should look like.
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