Should have known better but bought a boot cover off ebay and bought the cheapest one on their $104 and low and behold it doesn't fit. You would just about have to be super man to get these little plastic clips under the trim and the front part facing the windshield sits up exposing the top. It said in the package that it was for a 68-72 chevelle so I have emailed the company to see if that makes a difference. Oh well just venting , my mistake.
Spray wax down on a clean surface before pressing the tabs under the pinch well molding. Lay the boot in the sun to heat it up before installing.
Someone put those snap on's on my Duece. They work great and I guesss i'll have to live with them as I don't think it will be easy to find that stainless piece to replace.
my 72 GS conv had snaps too I know its not original but it worked really well. I think only once, did someone question it at a show
Two things that be causing your problem. 1. Is the top folded correctly? The top should be pulled out on each side so it doesn't fold inside the top arms. If not the top will sit higher when it's down. 2. Do you have the boot inserted correctly into the receiver "slot" at the upper portion of the back seat? I don't know how else you be able to see the top from the front with the boot on.
Mu top when it goes down folds inside, as in the top at the seams points inmside the car. Are you telling me that this is wrong and is thye folds are suppused to fold to the trunk?
When the top is put down, stop it about halfway, and pull the folds of the top back towards the rear of the car, keeping them from getting caught in the top arms. This will let the top sit down lower in the well.
mine is at least 15 years old and If I remember correctly cost about $120 back then - if it isn't in direct sun for a few minutes before installing it is very tight. I think its just the nature of the beast
My Centurion convertible came with a boot cover, and like the previous posts, if it doesn't sit in the sun heating up for a while it's impossible to put on, but if it sits in the sun and gets nice and hot, it's not much trouble.
Lay the cover out on the hood or trunk lid to get the sun; Spray some wax around the back of the pinch well molding once the cover is hot; Line up the cover; Press tabs under the pinch well in sequence using the wax as a lube sequence so each tab holds the gap open a bit for the next one; and Then, pull the arms forward to the snaps.
