Convertible Top Help Needed

[rugbyjon112]

How do I remove the front convertible top bow on my 1969 Plymouth Fury III? It appears to have only two bolts on each side, but it doesn't come loose after I take out those bolts and the clip that holds the cable. It still won't budge. I don't have another front bow, so I don't want to risk damaging it by hitting it with a hammer if there's a hidden bolt I'm missing or a trick to removing it.

 

[Samplingman]

There is a screw holding the weather strip bracket on the other side, make sure that is out as well. That header is a very tight fit and even the slightest corrosion will hold it fast in place. The metal going over the frame is also very heavy, I used a flat body hammer on the edge and had to give it a solid whack with another hammer to break it free. It won’t hurt to give it a liberal shot of PB Blaster or Sea Foam penetrant first to help with loosen it up. Good luck!

 

[rugbyjon112]

There is a screw holding the weather strip bracket on the other side, make sure that is out as well. That header is a very tight fit and even the slightest corrosion will hold it fast in place. The metal going over the frame is also very heavy, I used a flat body hammer on the edge and had to give it a solid whack with another hammer to break it free. It won’t hurt to give it a liberal shot of PB Blaster or Sea Foam penetrant first to help with loosen it up. Good luck!

Thanks for the input. I'll give it a try. I took those screws out also. I'll soak it in PB Blaster and give it a few days. Maybe if I rest a long piece of wood on the edge and hit that?

 

[Samplingman]

Thanks for the input. I'll give it a try. I took those screws out also. I'll soak it in PB Blaster and give it a few days. Maybe if I rest a long piece of wood on the edge and hit that?

It's worth a try. You will have to tap each side evenly, the header slides straight out.

 

[rugbyjon112]

It's worth a try. You will have to tap each side evenly, the header slides straight out.

Mission accomplished! Thank you for the advice. Once I got the rust to break free the front bow slid right off.

 

[rugbyjon112]

Her new top is FINALLY o and ready to go as soon as the engine swap is completed! Body work to begin this winter.

 

[Camshaft]

Curious who you got your top from and if you are satisfied with fit and quality. Looking for a new top right now for my 67 300.

 

[rugbyjon112]

Her new top is FINALLY o and ready to go as soon as the engine swap is completed! Body work to begin this winter.

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[rugbyjon112]

Curious who you got your top from and if you are satisfied with fit and quality. Looking for a new top right now for my 67 300.

I actually had a local upholstery shop take care of it for me. The took a little longer than expected and promised, but I’m definitely satisfied with it.

 

[david hill]

Curious who you got your top from and if you are satisfied with fit and quality. Looking for a new top right now for my 67 300.

I got mine from Legendary Auto interiors and had it installed locally.