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PostPosted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:42 pm    Post subject: 2 Fold vs 3 Fold Ragtop? Reply with quote

Should a 52-53 Zwitter have a 2 or three fold ragtop? What years where each used?
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

3-fold was until the end of '55 model then they went to the 2 fold until the end of '63 model
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 3:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can the 3 fold be done without the exposed rivets or screws on the exterior of the ragtop?
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jabberjaw2 wrote:
Can the 3 fold be done without the exposed rivets or screws on the exterior of the ragtop?


Yes, but when opening, it will require manual assistance. Factory always had (4) exposed screws with a finishing washer
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