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Started by Two Crabs, October 07, 2013, 07:24:29 PM

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Two Crabs

October 07, 2013, 07:24:29 PM
Does anyone has a schematic of the pivot points for the Convertible top frame on a 1973 Eldorado. ?

Mine is binding in spots and does not come up evenly.

Two Crabs
1973 Eldorado Convertible

TJ Hopland

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October 07, 2013, 11:15:48 PM
It is a pretty unique design and its normal for them to look pretty crooked and jerky at some points along its travel. 

What point does it seem to be binding and crooked?
73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI, over 30 years of ownership and counting
Somewhat recently deceased daily drivers, 80 Eldo Diesel & 90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

Two Crabs

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October 08, 2013, 12:51:24 PM
About halfway up it starts to bind I will take some photos .
Two Crabs
1973 Eldorado Convertible

TJ Hopland

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October 08, 2013, 01:07:27 PM
Watch the forward bow.  That would be the cross bar that would be above your head if you were sitting in the front seat.   Its on a short arm.  There is supposed to be some cables that help pull those arms in the correct direction.  If those cables are out of adjustment or missing the arm on the drivers side will usually flop forward instead of back and it will bind up real bad especially when it gets close to almost being fully closed.
73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI, over 30 years of ownership and counting
Somewhat recently deceased daily drivers, 80 Eldo Diesel & 90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason
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