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  • David S.
    Very Frequent User
    • December 1, 1982
    • 310

    #16
    Re: 56-57 Convertible Top Header Latches

    Hi Mark
    I agree with Gary also.
    I will post a few pictures showing the ridge on the short handle latches. Pictures are from my 57 bowtie car.
    Dave
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    • Mark P.
      Very Frequent User
      • July 31, 2003
      • 407

      #17
      Re: 56-57 Convertible Top Header Latches

      Dave,

      Perfect! Exactly what I needed to see. Thanks for the help and for posting the pictures.

      Thanks, Mark
      Mark Pugmire
      54 Pennant Blue
      56 Cascade Green Dual Quad
      56 Arctic Blue Dual Quad
      66 Nassau Blue 427 L36 Convertible
      67 Marlboro Maroon L79 Coupe

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      • Roy B.
        Expired
        • February 1, 1975
        • 7044

        #18
        Re: 56-57 Convertible Top Header Latches

        Remember they were casted so as a casting got worn later's latches may not show the ridge as well as the first run. And they used many castings not just one to make them all.
        That's why people argue about the grill teeth !!!!!

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        • Richard M.
          Super Moderator
          • August 31, 1988
          • 11323

          #19
          Re: 56-57 Convertible Top Header Latches

          Originally posted by Roy Braatz (182)
          That's why people argue about the grill teeth !!!!!

          What do you mean Roy.....the leading edge of the teeth being pointed?

          I remember about 15 years ago I bought new repro teeth. Junk. Leading edges were all over the place, flat, not pointed.

          Rich

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          • Alan W.
            Expired
            • June 21, 2009
            • 39

            #20
            Re: 56-57 Convertible Top Header Latches

            Please forgive me for the misinformation!
            My latches have a slight ridge to them. I cleaned them up and polished them today and Yes they have a ridge. Will post photo's tomorrow.
            Vin 6155

            Alan

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            • Roy B.
              Expired
              • February 1, 1975
              • 7044

              #21
              Re: 56-57 Convertible Top Header Latches

              Originally posted by Richard Mozzetta (13499)
              What do you mean Roy.....the leading edge of the teeth being pointed?

              I remember about 15 years ago I bought new repro teeth. Junk. Leading edges were all over the place, flat, not pointed.

              Rich
              Not pointed but not flat but mostly pointed and I know that's not saying anything but you decide.

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