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Interior & Tops => Soft & Convertible Tops => Topic started by: 35chevcoupe on October 10, 2021, 07:43:36 PM

Title: restoring a convertible top frame
Post by: 35chevcoupe on October 10, 2021, 07:43:36 PM

When restoring a convertible top frame is everyone completely taking the frame apart ? is there bushings that need replacing ? This will be my first convertible I've messed with and just curious as to what i,m getting into .
Any input would be great . Thanks in advance .

Title: Re: restoring a convertible top frame
Post by: cwmcobra on October 10, 2021, 08:32:02 PM

Hey John,

I just took the bows off of my frame because the bushings seemed tight.  If yours are worn, replacements are available.  Here's one, there might be others as well:

https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/product/1965/1965-buick-skylark-gs-regal-gn-convertible-side-rail-rebuild-kit-repairs-1-side-rail/63900 (https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/product/1965/1965-buick-skylark-gs-regal-gn-convertible-side-rail-rebuild-kit-repairs-1-side-rail/63900)

 :cheers2:

Chuck

Title: Re: restoring a convertible top frame
Post by: 35chevcoupe on October 10, 2021, 10:00:17 PM

Thanks Chuck .
mine actually feels really tight also , maybe even a little too tight . Luckily I have 2 tops so i may play around with one of them .