FurySD
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Okay, spent way too much time trying to figure out how to install the spring on a convertible top latch. I see where it goes, don’t know how to apply the tension needed to get it to seat. Anyone do one before? 70’ Fury
70 Fury Convertible latch spring
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Welcome @FurySD -- @71Polara383 @polara71 @Samplingman have a lot of hands-on, in depth experience working with those 'verts and may be able to chime in.
PS: it would be great if you could post photos of your 1970 Fury iii 'vert and tell us about its history, either here or in the thread about the "Last Convertibles" -- would love to see the fender tag, too!
PS: it would be great if you could post photos of your 1970 Fury iii 'vert and tell us about its history, either here or in the thread about the "Last Convertibles" -- would love to see the fender tag, too!
FurySD
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Thank you for the info, I love this forum and love being one of the “last of the convertibles” . I actually put my car on last year when I bought it and the fender tag also. It was a privately owned by a sheriff deputy and used by him to patrol for 22 years for the Cecil county Maryland sheriffs dept. here’s a few pictures
Indeed I remember the car but could not find the tag. Thank you for reposting it for PM27L0D246810
Edit: Found it, I missed it because I'd mistakenly typed it as PM27L0D248610 ...
Edit: Found it, I missed it because I'd mistakenly typed it as PM27L0D248610 ...
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Samplingman
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I have not attempted this procedure yet. That’s not to say that I wouldn’t immediately take up the challenge, lol. It was difficult to take pictures, but I will try to describe as best I can. First off the FSM was helpful to a point, there are no images, but there are instructions. It is best if you have someone to help since you have to work both sides of the header panel. I used a mirror which made it tricky but not impossible. First off, you have to place the spring on the latch mechanism. There is a left and a right spring so figure that part out first. This is the left side for reference.
Next, install the latch being careful not to dislodge the spring. This took a few tries but I was able to get it.
Samplingman
Old Man with a Hat
Next, you have to position the curved part of the spring into the slot on the other side of the header. I used a long skinny screwdriver. Access is through the same hole that the pivot bolt will eventually go through.
Here is where you want to end up with the spring. This is where a helper would be good, but a mirror works as well.
Next, using a pair of needle nose vice grips, grab the spring and drag it up and into the resting position of the slot. I had to use another screwdriver to help push the spring up. Again, it took a few tries but I was able to maneuver it into position.
You might have to jiggle the latch from the other side a bit, but when you are in it will rest flat like this.
Hope this makes some sense. I actually still have my old header that I examined to get an idea how it should fit, but I think you can do it without. Good luck!
Here is where you want to end up with the spring. This is where a helper would be good, but a mirror works as well.
Next, using a pair of needle nose vice grips, grab the spring and drag it up and into the resting position of the slot. I had to use another screwdriver to help push the spring up. Again, it took a few tries but I was able to maneuver it into position.
You might have to jiggle the latch from the other side a bit, but when you are in it will rest flat like this.
Hope this makes some sense. I actually still have my old header that I examined to get an idea how it should fit, but I think you can do it without. Good luck!
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FurySD
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This is exactly what I was looking for , I appreciate this, I kept dislodging the hook and it was driving me insane , I know what I have to do so this was 100 percent helpful.
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