Top frame questions???

Discussion in 'The ragtop shop' started by dukec, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. dukec

    dukec Platinum Level Contributor

    1968 GS Convertible.

    The other day while putting my top down, I noticed that one side was lower than the other when I reached about the 1/2 way point. I stopped and checked in the trunk because I thought something was blocking that side. Nothing there. I then looked at the frame and discovered that one of the braces at the fold spot had bent out. After some pushing a bending back and the help of a friend, we got the top to go down all the way.

    Then when I put the top up later the brace is bend out conciderably. What caused this and is it possible to fix? Can I buy a new brace? How do I get it apart?

    I will post some pictures later.

    Thanks
     
  2. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    When those braces bend....most likely from someone sitting on the top when it is down.....will take some work to get it back into shape.
     
  3. dukec

    dukec Platinum Level Contributor

    Thanks for the reply George - but no one has sat on the top as long as I have had the car.
     

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