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jagnweiner · 09-30-2016, 07:54 PM

I'm going through and trying to sort out some of the minor issues with the new Mercury. One is the top frame. On the passenger side, when the top is up and latched with the pins on the windshield frame in the holes on the top frame, the frame is not completely open (which keeps the window from going all the way up). The drivers side does not have the same problem.

Anyone know why this is or, more importantly, how to fix it? Note: it does not currently have a power top.

flathead48 · 10-01-2016, 07:22 AM

There are 4 eccentric bolts on each side, they do all the adjustments, much harder with canvas on but you should be able to do it. Takes a little time but will work. I have a 48 Ford and same top. Regards, Rick

jagnweiner · 10-01-2016, 10:23 AM

Thanks, Rick! I'll see what I can figure out.

jagnweiner · 10-01-2016, 03:38 PM

Ok, can you give me a hint on which bolts are the eccentric bolts and how they work? Thanks in advance.

flathead48 · 10-01-2016, 06:03 PM

Scott, I haven't figure out how to post pictures on this site but if you give me your email I will send you a picture of the frame and mark the eccentrics

jagnweiner · 10-01-2016, 06:37 PM

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That would be super! It's [email protected]. Thanks so much.

jagnweiner · 10-01-2016, 07:41 PM

For any others interested, here's the photo Rick sent me. The bolts marked with red are the eccentric bolts.

51 MERC-CT · 10-02-2016, 05:42 AM

Some useful information with a little enhancement.

jagnweiner · 10-02-2016, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

Some useful information with a little enhancement.

Even better!

jagnweiner · 10-02-2016, 07:52 PM

Ok, I started adjusting and made some progress. However, I discovered that one of the bolts (front) is not the right size. I suspect that's why that side is sagging.

Does anyone know who sells these eccentric bolts? Thanks in advance.

flathead48 · 10-03-2016, 04:29 AM

Scott, totally stainless sells complete sets but very expensive, I don't know if they will sell just one. I think they are located in Pa. Maybe someone on the Barn can give more info on them . Rick

jagnweiner · 10-03-2016, 05:27 AM

Awesome, guys! You're the best. Rick, I tracked down the Totally Stainless catalog online and they have them for $20 apiece. That works for me.

10-01-2016, 07:22 AM	#2
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,110	Re: Adjust Top Frame? There are 4 eccentric bolts on each side, they do all the adjustments, much harder with canvas on but you should be able to do it. Takes a little time but will work. I have a 48 Ford and same top. Regards, Rick

10-01-2016, 10:23 AM	#3
jagnweiner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Geneseo, IL Posts: 290	Re: Adjust Top Frame? Thanks, Rick! I'll see what I can figure out. __________________ Regards, Scott '47 Mercury Convertible '25 Dodge Bros. Touring Car '63 MG Midget

10-01-2016, 03:38 PM	#4
jagnweiner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Geneseo, IL Posts: 290	Re: Adjust Top Frame? Ok, can you give me a hint on which bolts are the eccentric bolts and how they work? Thanks in advance. __________________ Regards, Scott '47 Mercury Convertible '25 Dodge Bros. Touring Car '63 MG Midget

10-01-2016, 06:03 PM	#5
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,110	Re: Adjust Top Frame? Scott, I haven't figure out how to post pictures on this site but if you give me your email I will send you a picture of the frame and mark the eccentrics

10-01-2016, 06:37 PM	#6
jagnweiner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Geneseo, IL Posts: 290	Re: Adjust Top Frame? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That would be super! It's [email protected]. Thanks so much. __________________ Regards, Scott '47 Mercury Convertible '25 Dodge Bros. Touring Car '63 MG Midget

10-02-2016, 07:52 PM	#10
jagnweiner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Geneseo, IL Posts: 290	Re: Adjust Top Frame? Ok, I started adjusting and made some progress. However, I discovered that one of the bolts (front) is not the right size. I suspect that's why that side is sagging. Does anyone know who sells these eccentric bolts? Thanks in advance. __________________ Regards, Scott '47 Mercury Convertible '25 Dodge Bros. Touring Car '63 MG Midget

10-03-2016, 04:29 AM	#11
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,110	Re: Adjust Top Frame? Scott, totally stainless sells complete sets but very expensive, I don't know if they will sell just one. I think they are located in Pa. Maybe someone on the Barn can give more info on them . Rick

10-03-2016, 05:27 AM	#12
jagnweiner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Geneseo, IL Posts: 290	Re: Adjust Top Frame? Awesome, guys! You're the best. Rick, I tracked down the Totally Stainless catalog online and they have them for $20 apiece. That works for me. __________________ Regards, Scott '47 Mercury Convertible '25 Dodge Bros. Touring Car '63 MG Midget