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: 65 Chevelle Malibu Convertible Top trouble


nova_69
Jun 6th, 08, 1:56 AM
I'm currently restoring a 65 Malibu and am almost done. I am doing the Rag top myself but am having one little difficult section. I was wondering if anyone could measure the distance between Bow #3 and Bow #4 (Rear top bow) and let me know. This would help me greatly. Thank you

Flattop56
Jun 6th, 08, 6:00 PM
Hi Rick, with a tape measure I get 18" from the rear bow to the next one foward and roughly 20" from that one to the next foward (one over drivers head). If you need more accuate numbers I'll have to get my glasses and spot lights out. : )

nova_69
Jun 6th, 08, 6:26 PM
Thank you. Mine was at a close 17" at the rear bow. I'll try making it 18 and see if that helps. Thank you. My problem was that the while lowering, the rear section with the rear window would get to tight causing the top to not function properly. Thanks again for the measurement I'll try adjusting mine.