Rag top hole dimensions

jcarwile · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:18 pm Post subject: Rag top hole dimensions

I have a factory rag and would like the dimensions for cutting the hole. I mainly need the front and sides the rest is fairly easy. Its a 63 bug Im not fortunate enough to have any rags around my area precise specs would be greatly appreciated.................... Smile

GB2S · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 6:56 pm Post subject:

Not only will you need to know the size of the hole, but you will also need to know where to put it.. I.e. how far from the windshield and each side. My car is not here, but I will check back next time. I go work on it. Do you know what year it is off of?

Geoff
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1963 Ragtop

grandpa pete · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:35 pm Post subject:

How much sheet metal do you have around the rag top ; there are several ways to install one that are easier than a "factory " job,
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jcarwile · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 5:21 am Post subject:

its a 63 i believe and about 2'' on the sides and alot in the back yes your right the windsheild is the most importent measurment if you could give that one to me that would be great.

grandpa pete · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:39 am Post subject:

With a fabric tailors measuring tape ; mine is 4 1/2 inches back from the windshield in the center to the metal of the roof mechanism/fabric . you may be better off waiting for someone who has a car apart and can give you the measurement to the actual metal edge of the hole .
Base your measurement from the metal point ABOVE the windshield rubber.
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jcarwile · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 3:39 pm Post subject: rag

Can you open the top and give the measurement to the edge of the hole? just wondering this is the only measurement that's a pain without a car to go off of.

grandpa pete · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 5:19 pm Post subject:

I went outside and opened the top .
The piece of the ragtop that has the hole in it for the lock goes up and onto the top of the roof....
The measurement from the flat vertical metal with the lock hole to the front edge of the metal above the windshield is 5 1/2 inches .

I sent you a pm
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63 two fold rag
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jcarwile · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:13 pm Post subject: rag

thanks a lot friend I greatly appreciated it.....

MANNAXMAN · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:48 pm Post subject:

My '61 is currently sans ragtop and mechanism. My measurement confirms that of GP's - 5½ inches.

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Since I'm able to, I measured the distance of the rear edge of the opening to the rear window. It's just over 18" to the vertical surface.

grandpa pete · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:52 pm Post subject:

MANNAXMAN · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:34 pm Post subject:

jcarwile · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 2:54 pm Post subject: rag top

Awesome thank you very much Surprised

grandpa pete · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 3:17 pm Post subject:

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