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Old 08-10-2020, 11:30 AM   #6
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Default Re: 1940 convertible top care and operation

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Originally Posted by Kube View Post
The '40 manual instructs that the rear window be lowered in to the well prior to the top being lowered. If you don't there remains a chance at breaking the rear screen.
You may want to fold it slowly as has been advised in a previous post and when doing so, fold the material in as nicely as possible.
I'd strongly advise you to put the top in the closed position each time you are done enjoying the sun and wind that day.
True show cars rarely, if ever, have their tops folded down once the car has been restored. There are good reasons for that...
Agreed. When I got the car it had been stored long term with the top down, and someone tried to put it up and broke the latches trying to stretch it closed. This top was actually completed last fall, but the car is a driver and I'd like to enjoy top down motoring from time to time. Until now I've just unzipped the back window for more air.
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