Convertible Frame

[wizard124]

Can someone confirm the orientation of the 2 pivot bolts that are nearest the plate that bolts to the chassis?

My top was replaced at some point. It has never operated smoothly. Don't know if the frame pieces are connected properly. The direction of the bolts will tell me. So, do the bolts point in or out?

Thanks,
Warren

[4uall]

this might help

http://www.fiatplus.com/members/tech200.htm

http://www.international-auto.com/fiat- ... lation.cfm

[wizard124]

Good info there but doesn't answer the question.
Can anyone have a look at their frame?

[4uall]

*sigh

[Ptoneill]

Sorry I don't have the answer as my top is off, however could you please tell me the size and thread pitch of the bolts that secure the frame to the body? I thought I labled and bagged everything when I disassembled the car but.........

Thanks!

[spider2081]

Wizard: My top has been replaced a couple times. So I can't be positive the mounting bolts are correct orientation. Mine point out, the nut is on the outside toward the body panel. I don't see how the aft bolt could be installed with the head on the outside.

Ptoneill: I don't know the size or pitch but they are the only Allan head counter sunk screws associated with the top.

Hope this helps.

[wizard124]

Sorry I don't have the answer as my top is off, however could you please tell me the size and thread pitch of the bolts that secure the frame to the body? I thought I labled and bagged everything when I disassembled the car but.........

Thanks!

I don't have a picture but they are very distinctive. maybe 2 inches long, angled head to fit the taper of the bracket, allen head, and the threaded end tapers to a point.

Wizard: My top has been replaced a couple times. So I can't be positive the mounting bolts are correct orientation. Mine point out, the nut is on the outside toward the body panel. I don't see how the aft bolt could be installed with the head on the outside.

Ptoneill: I don't know the size or pitch but they are the only Allan head counter sunk screws associated with the top.

Hope this helps.

Thanks, mine point in. The frame pieces have different sized holes to mate with the bolts. Once I mount my frame, I'll try the bolts both ways to see which works best.

Still would be helpfull to get more input on this.

[Ptoneill]

Ok I was confused as to what you needed...I took photos of my frame it is off a 79, the bolts have not been taken off so they should be as built.

Let me know if this shows what you need...











If you go to the photobucket link the sizing is a little different.

[wizard124]

Ok I was confused as to what you needed...I took photos of my frame it is off a 79, the bolts have not been taken off so they should be as built.

Let me know if this shows what you need...

Perfect photo! My upper bolt was reversed at some point and the long upper frame member is on the other side of the short piece.

Thanks

[Ptoneill]

My pleasure!