Convertible top problems
11-22-2006, 02:20 AM
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Convertible top problems
Hello all,
Trying to do a little maintenance on my vette. Problem is when the doors are shut/windows up, the vert top "puffs up" like a hump. I can let the windows down or crack one and it falls down. I can't stand it any longer. I read at one time that the headliner has come loose from the top???? Will installing a new headliner fix the problem??? If so, does it matter what brand? TIA
It looks like sheit.
Trying to do a little maintenance on my vette. Problem is when the doors are shut/windows up, the vert top "puffs up" like a hump. I can let the windows down or crack one and it falls down. I can't stand it any longer. I read at one time that the headliner has come loose from the top???? Will installing a new headliner fix the problem??? If so, does it matter what brand? TIA
It looks like sheit.
11-23-2006, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RetroTA
How do ya know it puffs up and down? I would have to get next to one of those clean milk trucks to see that.
Mine does the same thing when I close the doors BUT at highway speeds..its fine. I did that trick and the top is not "puffed" up. If you really want to make sure its ok or not..have someone drive the car at highway speeds and you follow in another car and check the top.
11-23-2006, 08:26 PM
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The top has two metal strip centers upside down in the rails. These are screwed in from below and accessed by taking off the inside ceiling cover. Be careful not to rip the inside cover - try prying from one end after undoing the front and rear cover. You my be able to get instructions from a top seller, but basically if these are tight look at ajusting the rear rail hight if your top cover is old. (ajustments on each side of the rail - put don't do too tight - just take out any slack).
12-26-2006, 06:18 AM
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The top has two metal strip centers upside down in the rails. These are screwed in from below and accessed by taking off the inside ceiling cover. Be careful not to rip the inside cover - try prying from one end after undoing the front and rear cover. You my be able to get instructions from a top seller, but basically if these are tight look at ajusting the rear rail hight if your top cover is old. (ajustments on each side of the rail - put don't do too tight - just take out any slack).
12-26-2006, 08:33 AM
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The headliner is held to the center frame rail with sewn in plastic clips. Carefully remove headliner and you will see cloth tabs sewn to the top and glued to the metal frame. Either the glue as come loose or the thread has come loose from the top. Reglue as needed!! If it is the threads coming loose it may be time for a new top. I just finished putting a new top on my 95.
Bob
Bob