d1_bradley
Mar 19th, 02, 5:52 PM
Anyone know of an "assembly" type manual for the installation of tops. Mine car came in a "basket" so I've never seen it together. I have a shop that wants to install it and says he knows the methods, but its an old car and I don't know how it goes......
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Dave Bradley
www.corvetteforum.net/classics/d1_bradley (http://www.corvetteforum.net/classics/d1_bradley)
'69 SS396 ragtop
'33 3W Coupe
'65 Vette BB Roadster
sxtysix
Mar 19th, 02, 6:43 PM
Get yourself a 'Body by Fischer' manual. They are the companion to the chassis service manuals. It has a whole chapter devoted to the installation of the convertible top with illustrations and diagrams. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif
d1_bradley
Mar 20th, 02, 9:44 AM
Thanks for the pointer. I'll see if I can locate one.
Bill Pritchard
Mar 20th, 02, 10:06 AM
Dave,
sxtysix is right, the Fisher Body manual is a big help. I got mine on eBay, from a guy in Neosho, MO who sells a LOT of manuals. His seller name is 'auto4' and I would recommend him.
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Bill Pritchard
69 SS396 Convertible
"Life is short; eat dessert first." - Ogden Nash
My low tech web page (http://home.att.net/~bpritchard/index.html)
jrb56
Mar 20th, 02, 10:08 AM
Dave -
A basket??? Looks like a concourse resto compared to my piece!(Check out my sig)
I second the vote for the fisher manual - there is a entire section dedicated to the top install. Also I picked up a Camaro Restoration handbook which has a visual step-by-step. While the outcome is different the steps are similar.
When are you planning on install??
Joe
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Joe Beyer
1969 Malibu Convertible (kinda)
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/convtrailer.jpg
Home Page (http://JRBeyer.tripod.com/index.html)
d1_bradley
Mar 20th, 02, 10:26 AM
Thanks, its coming along..... probably be "topping" it off in May or so. I can drive around topless down here http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif We had our yearly rain last week. 4", that is 4" between drops on the ground. Lasted about 2 minutes. So next rain will be about October or so. I'm into suspension right now. Got tires/wheels yesterday and have ordered BMR control arms this AM.
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Dave Bradley
www.corvetteforum.net/classics/d1_bradley (http://www.corvetteforum.net/classics/d1_bradley)
'69 SS396 ragtop
'33 3W Coupe
'65 Vette BB Roadster