Me again, asked 2 months ago for advice on a book to refit complete cabrio roof on my 57 RHD CAbrio, found a great CD at revolks in USA and busy on it allready, problem is reality strikes back....
I fitted al the new wood header bow (made myself from original part) and when i close the top (frame only) the front 2 x hooks/latches that retain the roof to the A pillars is +_ 12 mm too much forward, causing the roof latches to rest on top of the windscreen frame.
I measured all the wood compenents and all are within 1 mm, and later resroted to make spacers 12mm thick, to fit between the body and the roof main attachment points (just behind rear seat) to space the roof back.
The roof now close and latches well on the front pillar with very little effort , taking in account it is still only the frame (no roof liner or outer fabric).
Questions what could have gone wrong :
a. I did "bend" the body back when i refitted new bottm reinforcement channels to have a even door gap, but gap is still even (top to bottom) and doors close/open easily, so doubt if i overdid it.
b. The roof never left my garage, so there was no cutting/welding/bending or swapping of components
Question, is there any other adjustments to compensate for this error, and have anybody else stubled on this problem before ?????
Your thoughts please
tx Chris Meintjes
South Africa