Convertible Top Brackets

New to this site. Need some help with the convertible top I am missing the 2 brackets that attach the top to the body. Can someone give me the dimensions and the hole locations of the brackets that I am missing. I would appreciate the help. Thanks.

I would imagine you can get them from any of the guys at Beck (Carey) JPS (John) or Vintage (Kirk)? If you look on the aluminum trim that goes around your windsheild you'll notice at the top about 6-8 inches in from either side a slight "bump", that is where your clips lock the top to your windsheild. Simply find the center of your front bow mark it with chalk then line it up with the center post for the windshield that will center the top. Then you'll be able to mark the spot where the clips will go.

Actually I was referring to the 2 brackets that attach the convertible top to the back portion of the body. Thanks.

I am looking for some pictures of the brackets that attach the roof bows to the body on a CMC speedster. So let me know if anyone can help you. I would be interested in their responses as well. My bows are fabricated out of 3/8 tubing. Good luck on your search.

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Glenn

That sounds like a real Porsche top.

The 2 brackets on mine were gone But with pictures were easy to make.

They are 1 1/2 inch long,and 5/8 wide and 3/16 thick, with a slight offset of 3/8. They can be made from a old V W bumper bracket.

Mine bolted to the rear body bow and hang down and bolted to the body.

Does this sound like what your needing?

It would be great if you could take a picture and post it. I know I can fabricate something that will work, but I would rather not reinvent the wheel.
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Glenn,
Are you talking about where the bows bolt to the inside behind the seats? If so you can buy them for a few bucks. I got mine from Kirk but I'm sure any of the makers have them. Let me know - if you need pics I'll take them and send them. Joseph - I don't know if I can help as I'm not sure I've ever seen brackets that connect the top to the back? Sorry

My top has two 3/8" tubing bows that support the roof. They are secured behind the front seats by a single bolt. Since I normally only drive it in sunny weather I leave the top off. The top does not fold down that well when it is on. I would think there is some sort of bracket for this that does a better job and looks half decent. I have seen the picture of the bracket in the CMC/Fiberfab manual on the site. I should have fixed this years ago. I weould like to see acouple of picture if you can. It would be appreciated. I think these are the same items Joseph is looking for as well.

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I put together a sketch of my CMC convertible top brackets and included a page from the manual. The brackets are just a short length of 1" steel angle with one leg trimmed back and a couple of holes. There is a left hand and right hand. Each bracket attaches to a threaded steel piece that is bonded to the back side of the fiberglass. The manual says the threads are 1/4"-20, but mine were 5/16-18. If yours are 1/4", I would drill that hole in the bracket 1/4" diameter (a 1/4" bolt will fit through a 1/4" drilled hole). Also, the manual does not show, but you will likely need a spacer between the bracket and the body to keep the bracket from rubbing. Let me know if you would like more info.


Bob

I little install trick is not to drill the rearward hole near the tab, this allows for accuratly placing the bows and top evenly then you can make and drill the hole for correct fit.

Good idea Alan.

I also found that the holes pre-drilled in my bows were not square to the world, so the bolts are tuff going in and aligning with the bosses in the body. Unfortunately, there is not enough meat around the holes in the bows to allow reaming them straight.

Glenn,
I have the same brackets that are shown in the sketch. I'll take some pics and post them tomorrow.

Duh! So sorry Joseph: I just realized that I've been writing Glenn when it's you that was looking for info. I've been recovering from a bug for the last few days and haven't had the energy to get out to my garage to take any photos. I promise as soon as I can get off my ass I'll post them. Hopefully in the next day or two as I just got a couple items to put on my speedie but just can't muster the energy. Thanks, Mickey

All I truly appreciate all the inputs that I have received from you. The print of the bracket is exactly what I was looking for and Allen thank you for the assembly secret. This is truly a great site. Thanks again to all of you who replied and I am sure I will be asking more questions as time goes by. Thanks again. Joe

Opps..
No that is a totaly different set up. On a draus top they have a bow that lays tight to the rear cab that is held n place with 2 brackets as I discribed ,,there are no snaps at all . Only the 2 latches at the windshield.

It has a fully retractible sissor frame that even has chrome gutters. A very very different animal.

I'm sorry

Joseph, I see your note that the sketch was the help you were looking for. DO you still want a few pics of my brackets? I'm back from near death (kidding), but I was pretty sick. So I will be more than happy to post some if you still need them. Sorry for not coming through sooner. Mickey