RE: [Chrysler300] conv top

["Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx>]

Lucky:

I recently bought a replacement convertible top for my '86 Chrysler T&C
woodie and the flyer below was included with the top.  It appears alignment
and properly operating pivot points are critical and that you are not alone
with your problem.  A frame alignment check might be appropriate.  I'll be
going over these points with my top guy and be there to evaluate top
alignment and operation when skinned.

C-300'ly,
Rich Barber
Brentwood, CA
1955 Chrysler 300

Consumer Information Bulletin

Your Convertible is getting older!

The problems that owners are experiencing with their collectable
convertibles, both intermediate and full size cars, are surfacing across the
country.

Most of these vehicles have been on the road being bounced around for many
years...causing misalignment in the frame structure, as well as the
terminals tied into the body.

We are also seeing metal failure in many of the arms and bows causing
bowing, and thus throwing the opening and closing out of adjustment.  This
brings undue strain on the fabric...resulting in early convertible top
material failure.

Another problem we are beginning to see surface is the fact that most cars
are not garaged.  Rust follows after a number of years of exposure, thus
binding up some of the flexible joints.  This leads to uneven closing and
opening of the top, also resulting in fabric stress and tearing.

The age of these convertibles is showing up in their flexible joints.  To
keep your Ragtop functioning properly, have your trim shop check these
critical areas.

National Association of Auto Trim & Restyling Shops



-----Original Message-----
From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of LUCKYL46@xxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 7:19 PM
To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Chrysler300] conv top

HI ALL U GUYS OUT THEIR. I HAVE A 62 SPORT CONV. I HAVE PUT 2 TOPS ON IN THE

LAST 4 YEARS.THE TOP LEFT SIDE FRAME GETS TIGHT AND WARES THROUGH THE
TOP.WONT 
BE LONG AND THIS ONE WILL BE RIPED ALSO. ANYONE HAD THIS PROBLEM LET ME 
KNOW.OR IF YOU KNOW OF A GOOD SHOP THAT CAN FIX THE PROBLEM. I AM IN QUEENS
NY. BUT 
WILL TRAVEL. THANKS 300LY JOE LUCIANO



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