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Convertible Frame Issues

Old Jan 5, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Convertible Frame Issues

Anyone had the bolts for the convertible frame break behind the windows? I've got two broke and not sure what the best fix is. I can't find these parts anywhere. Only thing I know to do is drill it out and tap it for a slighly bigger bolt. Any ideas?
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Re: Convertible Frame Issues

If its the same one as I had go on mine I went to home depot and selected somethign which was similar...if I recall it was slightly longer and I just used a couple of washers as spacers, its not called a carage bolt but it looks similar but has a nylon sleve on it to allow it to pivot on the bolt.

It took a bit of searching but it worked out jsut fine for me. If you still have problems let me know and I will snap a quick photo to help out.

Dave
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Re: Convertible Frame Issues

check this out, they are called "SHOLDER BOLTS" we use them alot in aircraft machine tools http://www.fastenal.com/web/products.ex?N=999602314 you will have to measure the original to size it and these are grade 8 steel
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Re: Convertible Frame Issues

Awesome! Ya'll rock. Thanks a bunch. That should take care of it
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Re: Convertible Frame Issues

no problem glad to help,
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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Re: Convertible Frame Issues

Originally Posted by macertheracer
check this out, they are called "SHOLDER BOLTS" we use them alot in aircraft machine tools http://www.fastenal.com/web/products.ex?N=999602314 you will have to measure the original to size it and these are grade 8 steel
Work for boeing huh? I use them here often enough.
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Re: Convertible Frame Issues

Originally Posted by Kat
Work for boeing huh? I use them here often enough.


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