Install A Convertible Roof

June 1 2005 readying a ragged top tr6 for rainy days.

Install a convertible roof. Jump to latest follow 1 10 of 10 posts. The only time that you need to touch the top is when you have to unfasten it to lower. The convertible top is adjustable so that you can open or close it but it requires no manual lowering because the top is automatic. How to install 1994 2004 corvette convertible top diy.

Discussion starter 1 sep 11 2014 edited. But we must address an important issue related to the retractable roof and its operating procedure. This should be the last thing holding the convertible top onto the car. Normally all one must do to remove the roof in a convertible car is press a button and the mechanism takes care of the rest.

Make sure that the end with the hole toward the elastic is installed toward the back and that the hole is on the bottom of the strap. Part 1 convertible top installation classic car ford mustang episode 171 autorestomod part 1 of 2. Remove the top and set aside for later use checking and marking the pattern. I ve been working on my 73 tr6 for the last four years and have conquered the majority of its mechanical demons and previous owner neglect.

Install screw through roof headlining and the forward hole in the elastic strap. If you are not installing a new window or pads skip down to 12. The purpose of this channel is not to hiring or look for employees it is only to gave you an idea how. Joined sep 18 2009 610 posts.

Remove just the staples that go through the convertible top on both sides. This article covers a new convertible top installation on a 1972 oldsmobile cutlass supreme convertible. We make a trip down to npd to have larry galyean install a. It also touches on repairing the frame tacking read more.

Install roof headlining elastic straps into roof headlining using a metal rod with a hook. Convertible roof canvas removal installation. This is a two piece gm style top common to nearly all a body cars including a chevelle.