60 Convertible Top Frame

[Bob Malone]

I'm fairly certain that my 60 was originally a hardtop only car and someone, somewhere along the line added the softtop. While restoring it, I had to order new header bow to side frame brackets because mine were broken. I was surprised when I received the new ones because they look nothing like the ones I took off.

My question is, was there a difference in the softtop frames in 58/59 and 60? In looking at the marginal drawings in my 60 assembly manual, the side frame bracing looks different from mine as well.

Thanks,

[Dale Pearman]

Re: 60 Convertible Top Frame

I pretty sure the soft top frames were the same 1958 through 1960. I'm positive the 1959 frame is the same as the 1960.

Dale.

[Bob Malone]

Re: 60 Convertible Top Frame

Thanks Dale,

I have one more question for you. Since I've taken the soft top frame apart to re-finish it, and I've ordered all new hardware, bushings, etc. do you know of any detailed instruction that will assist me in putting this mechanical nightmare back together?

Bob

[Dale Pearman]

Re: 60 Convertible Top Frame

Only detailed instruction I know is to bundle it up and ship it to Tom Crockatt. I admire your courage but actually, it's an easy job.. The last one I did gave me a fit drilling and tapping out all the cap screws I broke off on the pads.

Good luck and use DP-90 with high gloss John Deere aerosol.

Dale.

[Bob Malone]

Re: 60 Convertible Top Frame

Dale,

To coin a phrase, The greatest sources of knowledge will always cause you to have more questions...

What is DP-90? And, I assume high gloss John Deere aerosol is a paint. Where does one acquire such animals?

Thanks again,

Bob

[Dale Pearman]

Re: 60 Convertible Top Frame

DP-90 is a self etching epoxy catalized black primer from any PPG paint store. JD high gloss black is from the John Deere lawnmower and farm equipment store. Their BLITZ BLACK is a PERFECT match for the blackout paint used at St. Louis! John Deerre paints are the highest quality aerosols I've EVER used!

Dale.