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CORVETTE BODY 1B-49
Fig. 106-—Pad Construction
The folding top adjustments are:
Header (View A, Fig. 101)
Header assembly may be moved fore and aft when the
two clamping screws are loosened. This will correct such
conditions as header latch guide pin alignment with the
holes in the windshield upper frame. Symptoms of mis-
alignment are such conditions as loose top trim when
top is up and locked, and excessive effort required to
engage header locks. Note that it will be necessary to
remove side roof rail weatherstrip to gain access to
header outer clamping screw. Refer to Weatherstrip
portion of this section.
Hinge (View B, Fig. 101)
The hinges may be moved up and down and fore and aft
to the limit of the slotted holes in hinge plate and body.
To gain access to hinge, remove rigid plastic trim as
explained in Interior Trim portion of this section. Re-
positioning hinge will correct conditions such as poor top
fit at upper and rear edge of windows; faulty fore and aft
engagements of rear bow hold-down pins in lock assem-
blies and loose or oversight top rear panel when top is
raised and properly locked in position.
Rear Bow Hold-Down Locks (View C, Fig. 101)
The hold-down pins may be moved to left or right to
center top on body in raised position; thus correcting
poor alignment at windows and difficult entry of pins
in locks.
TOP ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
The entire top assembly (frame with trim attached)
may be removed from vehicle as follows:
1. Raise top, but do not engage header or rear bow
locks.
2. Remove rigid plastic trim as outlined in Interior
Trim portion of this section.
3. Mark installed position of hinge by scribing outline
of hinge plate on lock pillar surface.
4. Remove two screws retaining each hinge to lock
pillar and remove top assembly from vehicle.
5. When installing top assembly, carefully match hinge
plate with scribed marks on body lock pillar and
Fig. 107-Pad Installed
Fig. 108—Installing Stay Strap
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
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