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1956 soft top with power assist stuck

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Problems lifting the soft top out from behind the seat. Looks like some element of power assist. Any suggestions on activating.

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That looks like the power seat mechanism. Not for the top.
 
The pictures show the replays, motor and associated mechanisms for the power seat. Do you have an original soft top with the swing arm? Can you give a fuller description as to the problem you are having? The manual tops can be a challenge to raise and lower properly.
 
I see that your car does have the swing arm. The instructions in the 1956 Thunderbird Owners Handbook say the first step is to move the seat all the way forward. I think if you do that you should be able to raise the top.
Lew Bachman
1957 Colonial White
 
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