<VV> LM convetable top adjustments

[J R Read]

First, you ARE aware that those sort of "diamond shaped" chrome pieces which 
hold the J hooks of the top latch mechanisms are adjustable - right?  If you 
did not know that, start there and report back.  WD40 might be involved.

If you did know that and used that feature to full advantage, then read the 
rest of this email.


I tend to be more in agreement (for the most part) with Bob Hall.

The caveat would be....  Did the installer of the current top set the fabric 
too tight?  If so, there are limited things you can do about it.  No matter 
what you do, it is likely that at least some small portion of the outside 
(side) edges of the top frame will show below the edge of the top fabric at 
just about the point where the front and rear side windows meet.

One would be to back off the screws (bolts?) which hold the "stick" in 
place.  The stick is the U shaped piece holding the back end of the top 
fabric (below the window and under the "package shelf" cover) in place.  If 
you pull them all completely out, keep track of which go where if you want 
to avoid a hole (at installation time) through the body of the car.  Anyway, 
the point is to back them off a half inch or see and see if that helps with 
the closing of the top.

Another would be to use the adjustment screws which are built into the top 
frame.  I did this by trial and error method.  Bob's suggestion of getting 
the manual which describes this is probably a better idea.  At the time, I 
was not aware of such a manual.

Later, JR

CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
"Keep the Love Alive"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jimster1" <jimster1 at earthlink.net>
To: "'Ralphsebrell'" <ralphsebrell at aol.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 12:15 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> LM convetable top adjustments


> It sounds to me that the gear boxes that actuate the top are not in sync.
> I'd dig down to the drive motor and disconnect both drive cables from the
> motor.  Then I chuck each one in turn into my cordless drill and run it 
> back
> and forth to find the max down position on each side.  Reconnect the drive
> cables to the motor and give it a whirl.  I bet the side that was lagging
> will feel much happier now.
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Ralphsebrell
> Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 7:50 PM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> LM convetable top adjustments
>
>
>
>
> Time to tap into the combined wisdom and experience of V V.
> I have a 65 Corsa convertible, with power top. The top will not close 
> 100%.
> The arms above the door windows are not fully extended. I have to pull the
> top to the windshield frame to get one side latched and then the other 
> side
> will latch easily, BUT those arms are still not fully straight. I have to 
> be
> careful when I close the doors or I might chip the glass where the point 
> of
> those rails is.
> How can this be adjusted? I've looked through the manuals,but I might have
> missed this.
> Any suggestions?
> Ralph