Convertible top latches don't align

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lufs
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Joined: Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:31 pm
Your car is a: 1980 Pininfarina

Convertible top latches don't align

Post by lufs »

I have an 82 spider that I purchased recently. I ma having a hard time keeping the top latched. When the front bow contacts the windshield, both latch guide pins are outside of their respective slots in the windshield bracket by about 1/8" on either side. Most everything on the car is original so I have a hard time imagining that someone installed the wrong bow or wrong latches. Any ideas? STEPHEN L
vandor
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Your car is a: 1971 124 Spider
Location: Texas, USA

Re: Convertible top latches don't align

Post by vandor »

Loosen the latches and you should be able to move them some.
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