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Bought a 2002 red bird in Pennsylvania, bought a hardtop from Florida for it, spent over an hour with a neighbor trying to put it on to no avail, any suggestions to help.
A Ford mechanic showed a little trick for the screw to catch. Sitting in either seat, while pushing up on the screw with the T-handle tool and at the same time with the other hand, pulling down firmly on the top by the pin...it should easily catch. Be sure the tool is seated into the screw head before ss not to waste time and energy.Bought a 2002 red bird in Pennsylvania, bought a hardtop from Florida for it, spent over an hour with a neighbor trying to put it on to no avail, any suggestions to help.
Make sure the rear levers are fully back before you set the top down.Bought a 2002 red bird in Pennsylvania, bought a hardtop from Florida for it, spent over an hour with a neighbor trying to put it on to no avail, any suggestions to help.
I have no problem with mine , but in case I do, is this pic is from the roof ?Have you adjusted the posts to fit. There are three large screws under the trim that will adjust the posts. you need to do this before the top fits properly. The trim should come down rather easily with pry tools. I am able to pop mine off with no trouble. Just be careful not to break off any of the trim tabs. Once those are adjusted you wont have any issues with mounting the top later on. I had to do this with mine when I purchased my top.View attachment 2570
Yes the tool being deeply seated in the screw head makes a world of difference.A Ford mechanic showed a little trick for the screw to catch. Sitting in either seat, while pushing up on the screw with the T-handle tool and at the same time with the other hand, pulling down firmly on the top by the pin...it should easily catch. Be sure the tool is seated into the screw head before ss not to waste time and energy.
Yes, that is the driver side roof with the trim panel removed. The mounting post is in front of the three adjusting bolts.I have no problem with mine , but in case I do, is this pic is from the roof ?
Bought a 2002 red bird in Pennsylvania, bought a hardtop from Florida for it, spent over an hour with a neighbor trying to put it on to no avail, any suggestions to help.
I didn't see anything about adjusting the mounting posts. That needs to be done when going from one car to another.Great video