Soft Top Frame

[Frederick W.]

Are there any books or web site to download instruction on reassembling a soft top frame for a 1957 . I have media blasted and painted installed the tack strips . Now to reassemble the frame and weather strips correctly , with illustrations would be great. Thank You

[Richard M.]

Re: Soft Top Frame

Frederick, Here are links to many assembly photos that may help. It's a 1959 frame but identical except for the side to front header joints which use a slightly different assembly method.

http://s684.photobucket.com/user/richmz/library/1959%20Restoration%20MT%204208/Soft%20Top%20Frame%20Restoration

Also assembly of the frame to the body and vinyl top material installation.

http://s684.photobucket.com/user/richmz/library/1959%20Restoration%20MT%204208/Soft%20Top%20Assembly

The ST-12 Corvette Service Guide has a good section on some of the bow and frame assembly details too. If you don't have a hardcopy it's available online here. See Section 1-25

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/5362csg/index.html

Also attached is a pdf with other descriptive information that may help.

Rich