It is difficult to but targa top back..
02-04-2003, 01:43 PM
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It is difficult to but targa top back..
I wonder if I am only one who has had problems put targa top back to car..
Last two times when I did remove it.. It didnt want to go back.. :mad
It was not hard to get top back on it place.. Even it is quite big move alone.. But when I try get bolts back.. rear bolts go fine.. but it is hard get front bolts on their place.. Last time I had rear bolts and front left bolt ok.. but front right bolt didnt want to go.. Hole just was not on right place.. :mad
Well.. Now it scares remove top again.. Last time I did fight 60min to get it back.. :mad :mad
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02-04-2003, 03:34 PM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (Mylzi)
Mylzi,
You need to adjust the front brackets on the targa top. The best way to do it is to loosen the torx bolts that hold the front brackets on. Keep them snug, though, so the mounting brackets will only move if you push on them. Then put the top on the car and put all the bolts in, starting with the back ones. This should align the front brackets with the holes. Now carefully take the top back off being careful not to disturb the front brackets, and then tighten the front mounting bracket torx screws back down. You cannot access those screws while the top is in place. I believe they take the same size torx bit as the holddown bolts (the wrench in your console).
Good luck,
Will
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You need to adjust the front brackets on the targa top. The best way to do it is to loosen the torx bolts that hold the front brackets on. Keep them snug, though, so the mounting brackets will only move if you push on them. Then put the top on the car and put all the bolts in, starting with the back ones. This should align the front brackets with the holes. Now carefully take the top back off being careful not to disturb the front brackets, and then tighten the front mounting bracket torx screws back down. You cannot access those screws while the top is in place. I believe they take the same size torx bit as the holddown bolts (the wrench in your console).
Good luck,
Will
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02-04-2003, 04:31 PM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (Mylzi)
You must make certain that you are parked on a perfectly level surface before installing the top. If your car isn't level the body flex will cause you all kinds of trouble.
02-04-2003, 04:36 PM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (Mylzi)
If your top still won't go on even when you are on a level surface check out this thread for a post of mine on how to align your top.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=479293
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=479293
02-04-2003, 04:40 PM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (Mylzi)
Mylzi,
Actually you can access the bolts to secure the front alignment pins with the top on, but it takes the procedure that Scoob posted with some excellent pictures. Level surface is a requirement. I put 2 new tops on my car using the same procedure and it's no big deal, just takes a little time, but well worth it for proper fit.
Actually you can access the bolts to secure the front alignment pins with the top on, but it takes the procedure that Scoob posted with some excellent pictures. Level surface is a requirement. I put 2 new tops on my car using the same procedure and it's no big deal, just takes a little time, but well worth it for proper fit.
02-05-2003, 08:54 AM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (backtrail69)
backtrail69,
Has anyone ever told you that you look like Anthony Soprano Jr.......
Every time I see you in that car, I think of him :yesnod: :yesnod:
Oh well,
Cya
Has anyone ever told you that you look like Anthony Soprano Jr.......
Every time I see you in that car, I think of him :yesnod: :yesnod:
Oh well,
Cya
02-05-2003, 09:06 AM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (Scoob)
You must make certain that you are parked on a perfectly level surface before installing the top. If your car isn't level the body flex will cause you all kinds of trouble.
02-11-2003, 01:54 AM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (Mylzi)
you know, i had the same problem with the first C-4 that i owned. and went as far as stripping out one of the bolt holes on the front. the thing i learned real fast is to thread in the front bolts first, just leaving them slightly loose. then thread in and tighten the rear bolts, and finish up with tightening the front bolts. makes the top go on much easier. the reason for this is that when you tighten up the rear bolts first it pulls the top away from the windshield header just enough to misalign the front bolts. when you instal teh front bolts first then the rear, it pulls the whole top, windshield header, and targa bar together into a solid unit. hope this is of some help guys.
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02-11-2003, 06:24 AM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (energizer1984)
Thanks Energizer.. :) You know people always told me to thread rear bolts first.. But I guess I try front bolts first next time.. or then I try those instructions that I got.. Those front bolts where a real problem.. You know.. I did figt about 60min to get bolts on front... and last time I did have rear bolts and left front ok.. but right front didnt fit.. no matter what I try.. And after long fight.. when you have to open those 3 bolts.. and try everything again.. It really sucks.
On those instruction that I got.. only think that worrys me a little.. Is talk about spring that I dont want to lose... Where there is a spring? On those solar.. what ever those two are called that you turn that sun does not shine to your eyes.. :D Is there a spring? and is it easy to get back?
On those instruction that I got.. only think that worrys me a little.. Is talk about spring that I dont want to lose... Where there is a spring? On those solar.. what ever those two are called that you turn that sun does not shine to your eyes.. :D Is there a spring? and is it easy to get back?
02-11-2003, 10:11 AM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (Mylzi)
On those instruction that I got.. only think that worrys me a little.. Is talk about spring that I dont want to lose... Where there is a spring? On those solar.. what ever those two are called that you turn that sun does not shine to your eyes.. :D Is there a spring? and is it easy to get back?
02-11-2003, 10:16 AM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (Mylzi)
I guess that I'm lucky because I've had no problems what so ever. Reading Scoob's suggestion {very good and detailed) on how it should be done, I'm glad not to have problems. If it took me an hour to refit it properly, I'd rarely take it off.
For me, I follow the owners manual. Place the top properly, tighten the rear bolts first, then seat and tighten the front. Takes me all of 5-10 minutes with a perfect fit. Being on a flat even surface is a must, as has been mentioned already.
For me, I follow the owners manual. Place the top properly, tighten the rear bolts first, then seat and tighten the front. Takes me all of 5-10 minutes with a perfect fit. Being on a flat even surface is a must, as has been mentioned already.
02-17-2003, 08:15 PM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (W i l l)
Mylzi,
You need to adjust the front brackets on the targa top. The best way to do it is to loosen the torx bolts that hold the front brackets on. Keep them snug, though, so the mounting brackets will only move if you push on them. Then put the top on the car and put all the bolts in, starting with the back ones. This should align the front brackets with the holes. Now carefully take the top back off being careful not to disturb the front brackets, and then tighten the front mounting bracket torx screws back down. You cannot access those screws while the top is in place. I believe they take the same size torx bit as the holddown bolts (the wrench in your console).
Good luck,
He is right, I had the same problem with my 96 back in college...also, if your roof is squeking...that is the first place to look. I tightened those bolts and the noise stopped.
Will
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You need to adjust the front brackets on the targa top. The best way to do it is to loosen the torx bolts that hold the front brackets on. Keep them snug, though, so the mounting brackets will only move if you push on them. Then put the top on the car and put all the bolts in, starting with the back ones. This should align the front brackets with the holes. Now carefully take the top back off being careful not to disturb the front brackets, and then tighten the front mounting bracket torx screws back down. You cannot access those screws while the top is in place. I believe they take the same size torx bit as the holddown bolts (the wrench in your console).
Good luck,
He is right, I had the same problem with my 96 back in college...also, if your roof is squeking...that is the first place to look. I tightened those bolts and the noise stopped.
Will
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'90 red/red LPE 415
02-18-2003, 08:16 PM
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Re: It is difficult to but targa top back.. (Z Factor)
For me, I follow the owners manual. Place the top properly, tighten the rear bolts first, then seat and tighten the front. Takes me all of 5-10 minutes with a perfect fit. Being on a flat even surface is a must, as has been mentioned already.
