On the rear deck is the attachment plates for the Tbird tops.  WHICH hole is used for the convertible top?  Is it the holes closest to the windshield or the ones closest to the trunk lid?  I cant seem to get my convertible top midpoint hinge to flatten out so that it doesn't hit my head when I get in.  Hope this makes sense.

The front holes are used for the folding top.  Just checked my 56.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

I’ve got a late frame on a 55, also front holes, with the early style hold down handles in back. If what you’re referring to on the top frame is what I think, mine’s the same way. The weather strip shows it not quite closing. I’ve had two sets of vinyl or fabric, both the same way. You can just see it under my thumb.



miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Ford added a link in the area of that pivot to help remove the sag on the '56 and '57 tops.  The tension on the two straps running from the rear bow to the front bow needs to be sufficient to help support the top also.  The '55 tops were never the best anyway.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

That is what I finally realized.  I'm in the wrong hole.....duh.  Thanks for the reply and help.

In 56 Ford changed the top inserting the new brace.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ