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Old 10-02-2017, 03:59 PM   #1
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If I had a Ford top wrench, what would it look like? How do it do?
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Old 10-02-2017, 04:04 PM   #2
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What it is?
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Old 10-02-2017, 04:11 PM   #3
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That's Tom Cruise's new sequel to Top Gun.
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Old 10-02-2017, 04:51 PM   #4
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' Top Wrench ' is the head mechanic at the local garage.
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Old 10-02-2017, 06:29 PM   #5
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Ford may have had a special wrench for manipulating the top. I know I have a special wrench for the same purpose for my '68 Corvette convertible. They have mostly been lost and are quite expensive if you can find one. Probably the same thing with a Ford, only worse!
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Old 10-02-2017, 06:37 PM   #6
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I have one for my 36 conv sedan --- stamped steel, painted top bow color, can't get pictures till after Hershey though, it's just for 35-36 conv sedan in the parts book
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Old 10-03-2017, 06:08 AM   #7
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Some of the soft top models had instruction and a wrench. I believe the wrench has been reproduced. What year and body style car?
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Old 10-03-2017, 06:14 AM   #8
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Try Larry Cossar in East Kingston, N.H. He had them reppro'd I think Many years ago. Just a thought. kerk
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Old 10-03-2017, 08:45 AM   #9
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Considering that it's a sedan, I suspect it's to remove and replace the left and right 'B' pillars.
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Old 10-03-2017, 07:41 PM   #10
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I bought one a few years back for our 38 conv. at a national meet, can't remember who repoed them, maybe someone else can, maybe run a want add
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Old 10-04-2017, 07:05 AM   #11
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The eV-8 Club HQ sells them for $20. Mine is on the way,

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Old 10-04-2017, 08:00 AM   #12
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C&G do a top knob wrench https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/ford...hp?number=TW-1
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Old 10-14-2017, 03:51 AM   #13
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Here is what it says in the 38-39 Ford Book.
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Old 10-14-2017, 09:57 AM   #14
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Upright.
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