At this point in time, I am somewhat reluctant to express my views on the 58 (#6400) to 60 tops. But, I have already leaped into the "muck" so what the heck.
Based on 58-60 TIM/JG revisions, I know that at a previous point in time the TIM/JG described a 58 (#6400) to early 59 top as looking just like the early tops but the side rail changed to "smooth" from "sharp" and it retained the "Y" clip trim. This description made it very simple and easy to understand and to comply with and it gave us a reference point to justify a driprail change from "sharp" to "smooth". Also, later 59-60 tops were then described as having a two-piece bottom rear molding without the "Y" joiner pieces. Again, simple and easy to comply with--if you add a small center clip to the two-piece bottom rear molding. For whatever reason, the TIM/JG with its current revision dramatically changed things for the late 58 top. The late 58 top now would be seen without the "Y" clip trim and a hybrid bracket arrangement. In addition to these changes, we have now lost any reference for the existence of a "smooth" rail and change to it prior to 58 (#6400)-remember, I have one. At least for stupid me, that darn TIM/JG now has made it complicated and somewhat paradoxical. But, I feel it is right on track and just needs some tweeking. Following is how I am making it make sense to me:
Based on 58-60 TIM/JG revisions, I know that at a previous point in time the TIM/JG described a 58 (#6400) to early 59 top as looking just like the early tops but the side rail changed to "smooth" from "sharp" and it retained the "Y" clip trim. This description made it very simple and easy to understand and to comply with and it gave us a reference point to justify a driprail change from "sharp" to "smooth". Also, later 59-60 tops were then described as having a two-piece bottom rear molding without the "Y" joiner pieces. Again, simple and easy to comply with--if you add a small center clip to the two-piece bottom rear molding. For whatever reason, the TIM/JG with its current revision dramatically changed things for the late 58 top. The late 58 top now would be seen without the "Y" clip trim and a hybrid bracket arrangement. In addition to these changes, we have now lost any reference for the existence of a "smooth" rail and change to it prior to 58 (#6400)-remember, I have one. At least for stupid me, that darn TIM/JG now has made it complicated and somewhat paradoxical. But, I feel it is right on track and just needs some tweeking. Following is how I am making it make sense to me: