66 Convertible Top Installation

[Mark J.]

I've run into a little dilemma installing my convertible top. Right above the door glass, it is unclear how the top material is attached to the frame in order to close the gap. When the top is clamped, I can see into the car between the frame and the canvas material. Everything seems taught, but the instructions are not very clear about closing this gap. What have I missed?

MRJ

[Michael D.]

Re: 66 Convertible Top Installation

Mark
Does your top frame have cables going from the front bow to the rear of the window channel? If the top material is more than 6 months old there is a good possibility the material has shrunk while sitting in the box.

[Wayne W.]

Re: 66 Convertible Top Installation

Midyears dont have cables. The only attachment across the top is a tab at the front and the long tab down the rear of the window. If the top is sewn and installed correctly it should fit well over the top of the window, but you can pull up on the material and see under there.

[Mark J.]

Re: 66 Convertible Top Installation

I'm now thinking the middle bow is a little high or the pad is a little too thick. It's not bad, but it seems it should be a tighter on the fit. Thanks for the assurance that I should be able to look through if I pull up the fabric. At least I know its not attached somehow over the glass.