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DanF · 12-01-2021, 09:47 PM

Hi guys, I need some help.

My convertible was in rough shape when I bought it. It was missing the rocker boxes, typical Northeastern rust bucket. Now that I have the rust sorted out, I need a measurement to locate the clevis that mount the power top jackscrews to the top of the rocker box behind the B pillar.

Thanks in advance.

DanF · 12-01-2021, 09:56 PM

Also, I need info/pictures on the plywood behind the rear seat that makes up the convertible top well.

Thanks again.

Stretch Cab · 12-02-2021, 09:04 AM

Hey Dan, just how rough was your 41? I sold a really rough one many years ago that went up north and just wonder if by chance it would be the same one.

DanF · 12-02-2021, 07:44 PM

It looked ok in this picture but I had a donor sedan to help revive it. The story I got from the pervious owner was he bought it in Eastern PA. He had it for a few years then I bought it from him in the Baltimore area.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mpo...ew?usp=sharing

DanF · 12-02-2021, 07:46 PM

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xSw...ew?usp=sharing

Stretch Cab · 12-03-2021, 09:00 AM

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I don't think that was the one I had. I will say that I think from the looks of things, you are the right owner for it. You are doing great work bringing it back to life.

DanF · 12-03-2021, 12:28 PM

Thank you Stretch Cab.

Here it is at its worst!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/137P...ew?usp=sharing

supereal · 12-03-2021, 04:30 PM

Restoring a convertible, even in reasonably good shape, is a tall order. They were less produced in the first place, and the Ford bodies were actually made by a vendor. Due to exposure when the top rotted, the interior was usually destroyed, or in very poor condition. Mine took several years to complete. It is a joy to drive now, and attracts attention where ever it goes. Good luck with your project!

12-01-2021, 09:47 PM	#1
DanF Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 13	41 Ford Convertible Top Hi guys, I need some help. My convertible was in rough shape when I bought it. It was missing the rocker boxes, typical Northeastern rust bucket. Now that I have the rust sorted out, I need a measurement to locate the clevis that mount the power top jackscrews to the top of the rocker box behind the B pillar. Thanks in advance. Last edited by DanF; 12-01-2021 at 09:55 PM.

12-01-2021, 09:56 PM	#2
DanF Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 13	Re: 41 Ford Convertible Top Also, I need info/pictures on the plywood behind the rear seat that makes up the convertible top well. Thanks again.

12-02-2021, 09:04 AM	#3
Stretch Cab Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 695	Re: 41 Ford Convertible Top Hey Dan, just how rough was your 41? I sold a really rough one many years ago that went up north and just wonder if by chance it would be the same one. __________________ Let us live so that when we come to die, even the undertaker will be sorry. Mark Twain

12-02-2021, 07:44 PM	#4
DanF Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 13	Re: 41 Ford Convertible Top It looked ok in this picture but I had a donor sedan to help revive it. The story I got from the pervious owner was he bought it in Eastern PA. He had it for a few years then I bought it from him in the Baltimore area. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mpo...ew?usp=sharing

12-02-2021, 07:46 PM	#5
DanF Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 13	Re: 41 Ford Convertible Top https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xSw...ew?usp=sharing

12-03-2021, 09:00 AM	#6
Stretch Cab Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 695	Re: 41 Ford Convertible Top Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don't think that was the one I had. I will say that I think from the looks of things, you are the right owner for it. You are doing great work bringing it back to life. __________________ Let us live so that when we come to die, even the undertaker will be sorry. Mark Twain

12-03-2021, 12:28 PM	#7
DanF Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Altoona, PA Posts: 13	Re: 41 Ford Convertible Top Thank you Stretch Cab. Here it is at its worst! https://drive.google.com/file/d/137P...ew?usp=sharing

12-03-2021, 04:30 PM	#8
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: 41 Ford Convertible Top Restoring a convertible, even in reasonably good shape, is a tall order. They were less produced in the first place, and the Ford bodies were actually made by a vendor. Due to exposure when the top rotted, the interior was usually destroyed, or in very poor condition. Mine took several years to complete. It is a joy to drive now, and attracts attention where ever it goes. Good luck with your project!