ConValiant64
Well-Known Member
On the driver's side of my 1964 Valiant convertible, the latch doesn't fully lock the top to the window frame. Not sure what might be blocking the mechanism, but is there an easy explanation or fix?
1964 Plymouth Valiant Convertible-Latch Problem
- Thread starter ConValiant64
- Start date
-
You might need to adjust the hook.
trapster
Well-Known Member
pictures may help
ConValiant64
Well-Known Member
There is nothing visible that I see blocking the clasp.
ConValiant64
Well-Known Member
Makes sense. Does the hook have threads, or is it adjusted another way?
abodyjoe
Well-Known Member
Roll pin slides out and hits.
ConValiant64
Well-Known Member
Forgot about that. Thanks Joe. Big question: is there a fix for that? Does the mechanism have to come out and be rebuilt/have new roll pins installed?
abodyjoe
Well-Known Member
That I don't know. Sure you could take it out and probably put a new pin in
When I had my 'vert, the hook was threaded and could be threaded in or out for adjustment
Tonto7
Well-Known Member
Are you saying the top doesn't seat down on the windshield frame, or that you can't get the latch to lock?
ConValiant64
Well-Known Member
The latch won't lock, but I discovered why: the roll pin 'floated' out of position. Thanks.
chrishill91
New Member
hi, I have a 64 Plymouth valiant,
ive stripped it down and re sprayed the whole body.
only now I have an issue with fitting the convertible top,
I cannot for the life of me work out where the two large springs to make to top easier to lift up go back and its really staring to annoy me.
please could somebody help me
ive stripped it down and re sprayed the whole body.
only now I have an issue with fitting the convertible top,
I cannot for the life of me work out where the two large springs to make to top easier to lift up go back and its really staring to annoy me.
please could somebody help me
Welcome.
I just read your post today and I also have a 64 Valiant convertible. I don't recall seeing any springs but I'll take a look tomorrow (Saturday) and see if I can take a picture.
Mine is a manual top. Is yours power or manual?
I just read your post today and I also have a 64 Valiant convertible. I don't recall seeing any springs but I'll take a look tomorrow (Saturday) and see if I can take a picture.
Mine is a manual top. Is yours power or manual?
Tonto7
Well-Known Member
Your best bet would be to find a 1964 Valiant service manual online. I have a '66 manual, but apparently '66's only came with the power top, so there is no information in it.
stillrunners
Just a wrench short of a full tool box !
guess I need to start being a contributor.....kinda love my 64's standard folding top....pictures at 8..........
-
