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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Phaeton Top Folding

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35ragtop

01-30-2012 @ 7:46 PM

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Hi Guys, is there a correct way to fold the fabric on the phaeton top as you fold it down? Mine is a 35 and have just had the top done to complete my restoration. It seems to me that you have to be careful where you put the fabric, as you drop the top, to avoid it chafing on the irons etc. I seem to recall that ford produced a special booklet of instructions but have never seen or read one.
As an aside I bought a LE Baron Bonney top and as my car is RHD (Im down under ) i was worried about the fit differences between USA and Foreign production.
Well I am pleased to say that there was no issues, great fit and great product.

thanks Dave H

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01-31-2012 @ 5:19 AM

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The booklet is being reproduced as well as the special wrench for the loosening of the top hold down screws for 36. I am not sure this booklet is for 35 and the wrench is not 35 since the 35 top hold down screws do not have provisions for the wrench.
I do not believe there are any written instructions.

Don Rogers

01-31-2012 @ 5:22 AM

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