1946 - 1948 Convertible frame structure

[flathead47]

When looking at a convertible frame , what & where are the extra frame pieces added. If pictures are available please post , thanks.

[Karl Wescott]

This?

[19Fordy]

flathead47: Will this help?
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ences.1005694/

Try sending a PM to the folks who posted on that thread. They may have more info. or be able to send you photos.

[flathead47]

Thanks Karl , have not seen that detailed picture before , I can see I may have some wrong bolt hardware installed in my top frame assembly.
Do you have any pictures showing the extra brackets where the body cowl bolts to.
I think mine are there just trying to confirm what they should look like.
On the X member on my frame it is welded & the side opening at the welds , the oval opening is staggered at the weld , looks factory wondering if others have noticed that on their frame. I have read that their are 3 different type of X members for these frames.

[flathead47]

19Fordy thanks for the link , in the pictures trying to understand if the extra bracket is the top one or bottom one or the convertible only has one that is a heavier bracket , hoping to see a picture of what the bracket could be to confirm my frame has it. I will send some pm's to hamb members

[mercman from oz]

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1946-1948 Convertible Top Iron Diagram - Karl Wescott

[flathead48]

To my knowledge the extra mounts are on the convertible body, bottom of cowl, inside and bolts to side of frame. Also the front running board bracket is different on convertibles, longer,Has a bolt that turns up against the bottom of cowl to adjust, tip etc for more alignment adjustments .the Frames are all the same for mounding the bodies

[flathead47]

Thanks flathead48 , I can check for those mounts. The gaps & door alignment is good on the car , no door sagging , so I probably have all the convertible related mounts & brackets required. I kept reading about the convertible frames being different & looking under the car really didn't know what I should see different hence why I was hoping for pictures.

[supereal]

The open cars have an "X" to brace to keep the frame from twisting. They also have a bracket on the frame below the rear of the cowl. This is for the adjustment of the cowl.
Bodies for convertibles were made by a vendor, not Ford. Service manuals are available from C&G (800/266-0470). I use V-222 for convertibles because the show intricate assemblies such as the top irons. Ask for their catalog. The section on books is essential reading.

[flathead47]

Thanks Supereal , will give them a call