Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Putting the Convertible frame back together








 

After assembling the two halves it was easy to mount each half back into the car.





Then assemble the cross bows and align











Once I have all the windows fitted in place I'll be able to do all the hood adjustments.


There are factory measurements between top bows.

These measurements aren't centre-to-centre, but from bow edge to bow edge. 

Front Header bow to No. 2 bow: 16 1/2 inches
No. 2 bow to No. 3 bow: 16 3/4 inches
No. 3 bow to No. 4 bow: 15 1/2 inches
No. 4 bow to stainless molding: 20 1/2 inches
No. 4 bow to drain trough: 22 1/2 inches


When I pulled the frame apart I fabricated a bow locating gauge from plywood, which will enabled me to position bows back to factory specifications.


There are five ways to make top adjustments:

Bow No. 2 up/down adjustment

Side rail camber eccentric at balance link

Side rail camber set screw at hinge

Header to side rail adjustment (fore and aft length adjustment)

Frame bracket to body bolts (side to side adjustment)