Acknowldgments Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Evolution of the Convertible Top Early Top Frames Enclosed Cabs Folding Tops Modern Innovations Convertible Top Components Chapter 2: Tools Specialty Tools Rivet Tools Chapter 3: Suppliers of Convertible Top Parts The Haartz Corporation Hydro-E-Lectric Electron Top Metro Moulded Parts Al Knoch Interiors Kee Auto Top TopsOnline.com Convertible Service Online Searches Chapter 4: Open Cars Bolt-On Accessories The Windshield The BopTop Carson Tops Chapter 5: The Corvette What Makes a One-Piece Top? Variations Top Removal Bow Measurement Top Pad Removal Inspecting the Frame Top Frame Adjustment Clean and Paint Top Latches Fitting a New Top Prep the Top Attach the Top The Finished Top Chapter 6: Retractable Tops Lowering the Top Retractable Soft Top Troubleshooting Old Top Removal Repair Damage Adjusting the Frame Installing the Top Clean Up Chapter 7: The Scissor Top Replacing a Scissor Top Getting Started Disassembly Rear Assembly Removal Removing the Old Top Servicing the Frame Installing the New Top and Components Fitting the New Top The Finished Top Chapter 8: Two-Piece Tops Verify Correct Elements Protect the Car Disassembly Make Repairs Installation Attach the Rear Curtain Fitting the Top Weather Seal Installing the Top Chapter 9: Scratch-Built Convertible Top Prep the Frame Adjust the Top Frame Measure for Materials Pads Rear Curtain Top Lay Out Sizing the Deck Sewing Window Opening Binding Pre-Fit Hidden Fasteners Wire-On Tension Cable Front Weather Seal Chapter 10: Restoration Repairs Tacking Strip Rear Tack Rail Rear Bow Header Bow Aluminum Bow Repair Adding Tack Strip Third Bow Repair Painting the Frame Frame Adjustment Weather Seal Adjustment Stapling Chapter 11: Power-Top Systems Hydroelectric Pumps Hydraulic Cylinders Hoses Servicing the System Replacing Components Fitting the New Components Connecting the Cylinders Chapter 12: Taking Care of Your Convertible Top General Care of the Top Biannual Inspection Cleaning Protecting a Vinyl Top Protecting a Fabric Top Glossary Source Guide.