Had the top replaced on the 66 Cat few months back. Shop said it would relax in time. Being my fist convertible I thought it was normal to have to fight to get the top latched. Bought the 70 Electra convertible. and it had a new top on it but had been in the open stored position for many years with a non op pump motor. Got it working , the top came up and lined up exactly where it was supposed to go. clamped down with little effort. I'm thinking there is a problem with the Wildcat. Seems like it should go forward at least another inch. I have to pull hard enough on the latches to fear something is going to break. Is there an adjustment or will I have to unbolt the retainer around the back of the top to get the slack I need? When its raised the fabric is tight. like very tight.
My only suggestion is to leave it in the sun for a day latched and see if that helps. You should not have to force it, just a firm turn.
I have what I believe is the original top on my car. It's always an effort to latch it shut. Don't know it it's supposed to be like that.
My 71 Centurion was like that. I absolutely hated latching that thing. They shouldn’t be that tight, even new.
You know you're getting old when you complain about tight tops. Got a complaint about rear ends while you're at it?
Really depends on the rear end. Like my cars with a big fat bootie and my women with a little tight butt.
