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hrjohn55 · 07-06-2012, 04:18 PM

i just started on my '47 Convert. What is the best source for info on how the top mech. should work. adjust . how the hydraulic system is set up etc. as there is no hydraulic system in my car . the pump , cylinders, switch etc. are all gone. The top bows are there but the top to window clearance is off. Any help would be appreciated.

paul2748 · 07-06-2012, 08:38 PM

Contact Hydo-E-Lectric in Florida. They specialize in top parts, should be able to help you out. If you get Hemmings, they usually advertise in there.

jimTN · 07-07-2012, 06:16 AM

There are good instructions in the Ford Service Bulletins about adjusting the top. There is also a body parts book that the vendors sell that has good breakdowns of the individual parts includiing hydraulics.

hrjohn55 · 07-10-2012, 08:32 AM

ttt

Vic Piano · 07-10-2012, 09:23 AM

Like Paul 2748 said, contact Hydro-E-Lectric in Punta Gorda, Fl. If you are not going for total originality, you can install a late model Mustang top cylinder under the back seat with a toggle switch mounted under the dash

, that's what I did with our '47 convertible as I prefer function over originality in that regard.

Tim Armstrong · 07-10-2012, 05:24 PM

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You can spend a lot of money on the top motor and cylinders.....You can leave all that off and just install the springs on each lower side quarters. The top will move up and down with little effort by hand. I have done one with motor and two without, its even faster by hand.
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adamsford40 · 07-12-2012, 11:15 AM

Where do you find the springs? A friend needs some for a 47 Merc. convertible

Displayman · 07-12-2012, 11:33 AM

There is a guy selling those springs in the swap meet on this site today.
good luck,
Bob

19Fordy · 07-12-2012, 11:44 AM

Here's the Hydro-Electric contact info:
http://www.hydroe.com/

hrjohn55 · 07-13-2012, 08:37 AM

where do you attach the springs?

hrjohn55 · 07-14-2012, 12:14 PM

Is there anyone with photos of how the top frame attaches to the body and how the springs attach to the top etc ?

07-06-2012, 04:18 PM	#1
hrjohn55 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 9	'47 Convert. Top Info i just started on my '47 Convert. What is the best source for info on how the top mech. should work. adjust . how the hydraulic system is set up etc. as there is no hydraulic system in my car . the pump , cylinders, switch etc. are all gone. The top bows are there but the top to window clearance is off. Any help would be appreciated.

07-06-2012, 08:38 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: '47 Convert. Top Info Contact Hydo-E-Lectric in Florida. They specialize in top parts, should be able to help you out. If you get Hemmings, they usually advertise in there.

07-07-2012, 06:16 AM	#3
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: '47 Convert. Top Info There are good instructions in the Ford Service Bulletins about adjusting the top. There is also a body parts book that the vendors sell that has good breakdowns of the individual parts includiing hydraulics.

07-10-2012, 08:32 AM	#4
hrjohn55 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 9	Re: '47 Convert. Top Info ttt

07-10-2012, 09:23 AM	#5
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: '47 Convert. Top Info Like Paul 2748 said, contact Hydro-E-Lectric in Punta Gorda, Fl. If you are not going for total originality, you can install a late model Mustang top cylinder under the back seat with a toggle switch mounted under the dash, that's what I did with our '47 convertible as I prefer function over originality in that regard. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

07-10-2012, 05:24 PM	#6
Tim Armstrong Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 361	Re: '47 Convert. Top Info Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You can spend a lot of money on the top motor and cylinders.....You can leave all that off and just install the springs on each lower side quarters. The top will move up and down with little effort by hand. I have done one with motor and two without, its even faster by hand. /

07-12-2012, 11:15 AM	#7
adamsford40 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 52	Re: '47 Convert. Top Info Where do you find the springs? A friend needs some for a 47 Merc. convertible

07-12-2012, 11:33 AM	#8
Displayman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampshire, Illinois Posts: 392	Re: '47 Convert. Top Info There is a guy selling those springs in the swap meet on this site today. good luck, Bob

07-12-2012, 11:44 AM	#9
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,943	Re: '47 Convert. Top Info Here's the Hydro-Electric contact info: http://www.hydroe.com/

07-13-2012, 08:37 AM	#10
hrjohn55 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 9	Re: '47 Convert. Top Info where do you attach the springs?

07-14-2012, 12:14 PM	#11
hrjohn55 Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 9	Re: '47 Convert. Top Info Is there anyone with photos of how the top frame attaches to the body and how the springs attach to the top etc ?