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FOLDING TOP
13-9
24.
25.
centerline fold of new top material (Fig. 13-
23).
Using a pencil, mark the approximate
centerline of new top material along entire
length of tape.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure mark will be visible
inside of body after new top is installed on con-
vertible top framework.
Along forward surface of rear roof bow install
a 1" piece of tape at centerline dimple of rear
roof bow. Using a pencil, mark centerline of
rear bow on tape (Fig. 13-24.)
Remove rear bow spacer sticks and positioning
tape or cord.
26. Check position of rear roof bow in relation to
new folding top trim assembly by placing new
top trim over folding top framework. With
quarter flaps properly folded over rear side
roof rails (edge of rails should match stitch
lines of quarter flap seams), marks on deck
seam should be in center of rear roof bow.
NOTE:
The deck seam mark will vary slightly
(±1/4") depending upon position of rear roof
bow.
Also check centerline mark on inner
lining of top material. Mark should correspond
to centerline mark on rear roof bow.
27. Remove top trim material.
28. Carefully lay removed top, which was marked
at lower edge of trim stick prior to removal,
over new top. Align old top with new top.
Using a pencil, mark vinyl surface of new top
using marked edge of old top as guide. Also
mark edges of trim sticks on vinyl surface of
new top material. (See steps 21 and 22 of
removal procedure).
29. Position top trim on framework and center
assembly both fore and aft and side to side.
30. Install
listing pocket
retainer into listing
pocket.
31. Center retainer in listing pocket; then, install
8 x 17
8 1/2 x 20
7 1 / 2 x U 1 / 2
8 x 5 7 1 / 2
TACKS—
1
'
TACKS
SCREWS
Fig. 13-15 — " C " Body Side Stay Pad Installation
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