and installed the rear curtain to the rear bow.Fastening the top to the car began with the rear window curtain at the
rear bow. Using manufacturer guidelines, the proper rear bow height
was established and any adjustments were made to make the
measurement match the guidelines. This step was critical to making the
top fit and look correct. Now the center of the rear bow and the rear
curtain containing the back window were determined. The protective
covering for the back glass was removed and once the centers of the rear
curtain and top bow were aligned, the curtain could be stapled into
place. Chase first stapled the center, then worked outward toward each
side until the top was completely stapled to the rear bow.
Once the top is centered and the wrinkles were removed, “wire on”
was attached to the rear bow to cover the staples that attach the
top to the rear bow. The “wire on” was then folded over the staples
and hammered smooth with a rawhide hammer.The header bead fits at the front of the convertible top (at the
header panel) and acts as a seal. It had to be cut and sewn to fit the
car.