a couple of top questions?

fuzzman said

I have a 69 barracuda convertible and I am in the process of stripping it to the bare bones I just took the trim sticks off where the bottom of the top staples to. In the process I broke four of the bolts is there anyplace that sells these replacement bolts? Also is there anything special that you have to do if you take the plastic tubes off of the top pump? I'm sure it will leak out it's hydraulic fluid should I plug the openings on the pump and the cylinders? I also have to remove the top frame should I take a scribe and mark where the frame bolted to the body? Let me know your thoughts
Thanks
Pat Faley
69 Barracuda convertible project
East Peoria IL

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I have a dart convertible but the tops are the same as well as procedure.

The guy that put my top on said I should have drilled a couple of 1/8" holes on the frame before unbolting it. These are used as a lineup when reinstalling. If you just scribe it then paint you loose the marks.

I left my cylinders and pump connected when I removed the top. I never opened it up to this day.

Unless you need to replace the tubing leave it connected, but if you do want to replace tubing, would do it off the car to keep the oil out of the car. Just don't kink the tubing when removing.

I have some barracuda convertible parts might have the bolts. Post a picture of them and measurements.

If you need any boot well trim let me know think I have it all