This is the same problem I had to correct on my car when I installed the
new top. Over time the roof shrinks and it deforms the rather flimsy
hinges. I had a friend offer me some spares that appeared perfect and
when fitted were also bent. To align the rear window edge required a
significant amount of bending and straightening. As I recall it required
twisting and bending backward after disassembly and removal of the
'spring' as I used heat to facilitate the repair. This was before I
documented my repairs with photos and articles. I would suggest that
this might be a GREAT thing to document as you repair it. It might be
even better if we could get a mint one we could create a template from
and produce a Jig to repair these.
Best Regards,
Tim Ronak
Services Consultant
Akzo Nobel Coatings
23961 Via El Rocio
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Bus: 949-305-5393
Fax: 425-955-6268
Cell: 949-289-3357
email: timothy.ronak@crna.akzonobel.com
Personal email: timronak@cox.net
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