1963 Dart 170 2 Door Post Resto
I kinda had a eureka moment on this. Already posted a question on the interior page. What I remembered was that the rear window brace was missing from my car when I got it (see earlier in my post). I got one from a 64 4 door sedan. It was absolutely the same brace as it fit perfectly with no modifications (also noted earlier). What I didn't think about was that the 64-up cars had a bigger back window, that would push the brace forward probably 2 1/2-3 inches, requiring a shorter wire to hold the last bow.
I recall looking at a 65 coupe and the wires looked the same as the 64 4 door sedan. I am thinking the roof was basically the same on all of those models. (differences mainly being in the sail panel areas) They all had the same size back window as well.
I think if I replace mine with longer ones it might resolve my issues. I know the later darts (67-72) use a longer one. I can get those reproduction if I can't find them at my scrap yard I know of with the older cars. Might be time for another "long walk in the snow". At least what's left of it.
Here are the wires I am referring to
I will try to get a picture of my issue. What is happening is the front bow (along with the others, just not as bad) is being pulled back towards the rear and is basically pointing backwards, not up at all and it won't stay up. I thought originally either a crappy headliner (possible) or needed to be stretched out (thus why I have it hanging with it clipped at front and rear). I'm thinking now I just need longer bow retainer wires.
I kinda had a eureka moment on this. Already posted a question on the interior page. What I remembered was that the rear window brace was missing from my car when I got it (see earlier in my post). I got one from a 64 4 door sedan. It was absolutely the same brace as it fit perfectly with no modifications (also noted earlier). What I didn't think about was that the 64-up cars had a bigger back window, that would push the brace forward probably 2 1/2-3 inches, requiring a shorter wire to hold the last bow.
I recall looking at a 65 coupe and the wires looked the same as the 64 4 door sedan. I am thinking the roof was basically the same on all of those models. (differences mainly being in the sail panel areas) They all had the same size back window as well.
I think if I replace mine with longer ones it might resolve my issues. I know the later darts (67-72) use a longer one. I can get those reproduction if I can't find them at my scrap yard I know of with the older cars. Might be time for another "long walk in the snow". At least what's left of it.
Here are the wires I am referring to
I will try to get a picture of my issue. What is happening is the front bow (along with the others, just not as bad) is being pulled back towards the rear and is basically pointing backwards, not up at all and it won't stay up. I thought originally either a crappy headliner (possible) or needed to be stretched out (thus why I have it hanging with it clipped at front and rear). I'm thinking now I just need longer bow retainer wires.