Last night was the time to remove the old rag top off the Convertibles framework.After removing many screws & staples(off the Car) here I am with the old frame.The remaining ( non removable)crossbow is full of staples & staple holes & the frame is sloppy at the rivet joints.What's the procedure next?---I know I have to get it sand blasted/cleaned,but then what do most of you do-----send it out somewhere or remove/replace the rivet joints to tighten it up yourself prior to a new top insulation.I'm never afraid of getting dirty to do the job right myself,but with this frame-off project--the body is now at the body shop & I still have the task of tightening & repairing the doors/glass/locks/weatherstripping(get my point)in the door area.I just want to make the most of the time per night I have.Thanks everyone!
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Re: 67 Conv. top frame
Fred,
I restored the conv. top frame on my '65 last year. Here are my throughts and observations.
1) I wouldn't worry too much about what you refer to as sloppy joints. I think that they are supposed to be on the sloppy side. I would not remove or attempt to tighten any rivets.
2) I was advised NOT to have the frame sand blasted. Experts say that you will never get all the sand out and the frame will never work properly. I used a compressed air powered die grinder with an assortment of wire wheels with 1/4" shanks. It took a few hours, but it came out nice.
3) Finally, I painted the frame from many angles to get paint in all the frame areas. To keep the frame together, I nailed two 2x4's together in a tee arrangement. The length of the tee was the inside dimensions of the car mounting. I then lag screwed the four slotted holes into the 2x4 spreader to keep the frame together. I also utilized two large C-clamps to secure the frame to saw horses to work on it, and fold it up and down.
I hope that you find this information helpful. Good luck on your project.
Regards,
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Re: 67 Conv. top frame
Thanks very much Gene.Will do!Comment
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Fred watch out your nuts aren't rusted. *NM*
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Re: Fred watch out your nuts aren't rusted.
Geoff, would you please wipe your car down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!L.O.L (Ya gotta be there guys)Comment
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