Convertible Help

[dantheman]

I know this is an ancient post, didn't see any replies. You absolutely do not want to remove the boot. you can drape it over the back seat or tuck it into the well. BIG recommendation-when you go to install it, lubricate the 'track' and the hard edge of the boot with some soapy water and slide it into place. A second pair of hands would help matters.

 

[RemCharger]

The rear bow was changed taller in 67 for glass window. My 66 plastic. Asked for glass window top guy told me about the rear bow.View attachment 1432238

'66 B-body was plastic; '67 changed to glass with different top bow as previously mentioned. My 1964 Polara 500 convertible had a plastic rear window in the top. Also, as previously stated, the front of the top boot is inserted in a track on the rear seat back. This is a real PITA to remove, so I always left it installed. When the top was up, I would just carefully fold the boot down into the well. I would only put the top up or down after letting the car to sit in the sun and warm the fabric up. NEVER do it cold! When putting the top down, take the boot out of the top well and drape it ahead on the rear seat. When the top is half way down (front portion of top sticking straight up), go back and work out any creases in the plastic rear window by hand so that it is a gentle roll, and lower the top the rest of the way down. Now carefully snap the boot down over the folded top.

Does anyone know if a 66 top will fit on a 67 frame?
Kind of a dumb question, but that's what I have

 

[Fran B]

I put mine in the well, try fold ends.

 

[Fran B]

Does anyone know if a 66 top will fit on a 67 frame?
Kind of a dumb question, but that's what I have

If you can measure on a 67 from the top of the seat to the bottom of last bow I'll measure my 66. Put the debate to bed.

 

[Daytrepper]

I know this is an ancient post, didn't see any replies. You absolutely do not want to remove the boot. you can drape it over the back seat or tuck it into the well. BIG recommendation-when you go to install it, lubricate the 'track' and the hard edge of the boot with some soapy water and slide it into place. A second pair of hands would help matters.

Yep, after installing the new boot it became clear. Folds down into the well when the top is up. Boot install went pretty smooth, I did use soapy water (said to in instructions); I had to install the snaps one by one, (use proper snap pliers if you do this, NOT the tool that comes with the new boots) had to pay real close attention to make sure the boot is stretched correctly so the snaps end up in the right place. All good, really made the car look great.

 

[tooundun]

Hi all.

Got a 66 Coronet convertible I've been putting together for the last couple years.

This is my first convertible, I've got a couple questions on the top, and the boot.

I've got a brand new boot to install, question is, does it stay in the car with top up-- folds down and sits in the well maybe? Or do you take it off and store it in the trunk each time you put the top up? I see the front of the boot fits into a slot in the panel behind the back seat. Looks like it would be a pain to install it in that slot each time before snapping it down.

Is the back window supposed to be unzipped before the top is put down?

Thanks!

I've got questions for you! I'm working on a 66 Coronet convertible too. Is this the slot? How is yours mounted/installed?

 

[tooundun]

New to the forum, I posted a question to daytrepper, now I see I could post to everyone.
I am finishing a project my father in law started.
What's this rectangular piece? Holes match the cross brace where the pump mounts. And he didn't paint this.

 

[RemCharger]

New to the forum, I posted a question to daytrepper, now I see I could post to everyone.
I am finishing a project my father in law started.
What's this rectangular piece? Holes match the cross brace where the pump mounts. And he didn't paint this.

He hasn't been here since last oct. I'll see if I can get a Pic of my project convert.

 

[Daytrepper]

I've got questions for you! I'm working on a 66 Coronet convertible too. Is this the slot? How is yours mounted/installed?





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Glad I saw the thread reply email lol.

Been an minute since I had it apart, I'll try to remember it the best I can.

The white rectangular piece in your picture is the boot holder. There is an aluminum piece that mounts to it that has the slot in it for the boot. See pic below. Yours is not attached from the looks of it.

This mounts above the motor which fits under the center of your crossmember. The rear seat backs up to it. The metal strip between the boot holder and decklid in your pic is where the convertible top itself bolts in.

Hope this helps.

 

[Daytrepper]

Here is the only pic I could find from mine that sort of shows how things fit. Circled in red is the top motor, in yellow, the boot holder.

Looks like you also may be missing the top plate to the boot holder, that the slot bracket attaches to. This sits right on top just behind the back seat, and is usually nicely painted black as it is a visible piece of trim.

 

[tooundun]

Ok, I'm getting the picture, what are the angles extending on each side?
I will need to find the chrome finish pieces where the boot snaps on.
If I get better pictures of the slot, I bet I could make that.

 

[tooundun]

Thanks for your help, our cars will look a lot a like. White interior though

 

[Daytrepper]

Ok, I'm getting the picture, what are the angles extending on each side?
I will need to find the chrome finish pieces where the boot snaps on.
If I get better pictures of the slot, I bet I could make that.

Thanks for your help, our cars will look a lot a like. White interior though

The angles are the brackets that hold the boot holder to the crossmember.

There are a few of the boot slots and trim pieces on ebay floating around.

Someone here may have one.

Yes, looks like flame red on yours as well, post some pics when you get it put together!