'62 Convertible Top Problems

[Larry Jones]

jumped the top control switch again

T Yesterday being Sept.10 I still didnt have any power coming to the 50 amp circuit breaker or to the top control switch. So then I got under my dash up near the stering column and was looking around and I noticed a small wiring harness coming in from the fire wall. Before I had another problem with this harness I beleive the horn wasnt working or the lights cant remenber but I held my hand on the inside of the engine firewall as my wife pushed on the opposite side.agaist this harness. So today I tested the 50 amp and have power there also to the switch for the top control. Iam feeling good about that Ill wait until noon too try it. Iam not saying but maybe this harness came loose when the mechanics jumped the switch or applied power to it. Also I have to wait to sumit a contribution to the photo site my wife does all of that. Wish me good luck John. Larry

Well my power was bach in the up and down top control switch John. So I tried to jumper it again one side of the jumper to the center plug and the other wire to the end started up the car and moved the shifer upward to the park position and all I here is a clicked sound. What would that indicate John. Larry

[jopizz]

If you have power to the top switch and power to both sides of the 50 amp circuit breaker and the trunk lid doesn't operate then the problem is most likely with one of the relays in the trunk or one of the limit switches in the trunk. You can try lifting up on the trunk lid while someone else tries the switch. That may help. The clicking sound you hear is probably the top control relay. Rather than use the jumper I would reconnect the top switch since it worked before.

John

[Larry Jones]

If you have power to the top switch and power to both sides of the 50 amp circuit breaker and the trunk lid doesn't operate then the problem is most likely with one of the relays in the trunk or one of the limit switches in the trunk. You can try lifting up on the trunk lid while someone else tries the switch. That may help. The clicking sound you hear is probably the top control relay. Rather than use the jumper I would reconnect the top switch since it worked before.

John

Thank you John for lending alot of support to my matter. Taking it to a guy who has worked on lincolns with this same type of mechanisms bedore next week. Larry

[jopizz]

Larry,

Let us know what he finds.

John

[Larry Jones]

Larry,

Let us know what he finds.

John

Will do. Larry

[Larry Jones]

taking out the back seat

Thank you John for lending alot of support to my matter. Taking it to a guy who has worked on lincolns with this same type of mechanisms bedore next week. Larry

Iam calling this coming monday to see when this mechanic can see me John. Too maybe get a heads start Would you no how to remove the back seat in my convertible. Thanks Larry

[YellowRose]

'62 Convertible Top Problems

I think the back seat of these Tbirds are all mounted like they are in our Squarebirds. There should be two clips, one on either side of the tranny tunnel. Put one hand on the bottom of the left side and the other on the right and pull up. The seat should come loose from the clips and lift up. If that does not work, try putting something between the bottom of the seat and the floor and push up with it to pop the seat loose from the clip. Then do the other side.

[jopizz]

As Ray said pull up on the bottom of the back seat from both ends and it will pop out. The back of the seat is held in place by four bolts.

John

[Larry Jones]

I think the back seat of these Tbirds are all mounted like they are in our Squarebirds. There should be two clips, one on either side of the tranny tunnel. Put one hand on the bottom of the left side and the other on the right and pull up. The seat should come loose from the clips and lift up. If that does not work, try putting something between the bottom of the seat and the floor and push up with it to pop the seat loose from the clip. Then do the other side.

thanks Ill try it tomorrow Larry

[Larry Jones]

mechanic is doing all the work

thanks Ill try it tomorrow Larry

Hi John

The restoration place I took the car too has pulled out the back seat already. Now there configuring that jumper which shows how to jump those eight relays in the back. They only charge 35.00 dollars a hour seems reasonable I should no something later today. Keep you posted. Larry

[jopizz]

$35.00 an hour is certainly reasonable enough. Can't complain about that.

[Larry Jones]

restoration place called

Hi John

The restoration place I took the car too has pulled out the back seat already. Now there configuring that jumper which shows how to jump those eight relays in the back. They only charge 35.00 dollars a hour seems reasonable I should no something later today. Keep you posted. Larry

They called me about 4:00 this afternoon and indicated they got the trunk lid up. They also said some wires were pinched and somescrews didnt line up. THey want me too come up tomorrow John. Until then. Larry

[Larry Jones]

They called me about 4:00 this afternoon and indicated they got the trunk lid up. They also said some wires were pinched and somescrews didnt line up. THey want me too come up tomorrow John. Until then. Larry

Today sept 18. I was up at there shop watching and observing. The problem was a mechanical one the two thick cables that go to the locking screws was keeping the lid to go all the way down. They also showed me when the flipper lid folded up it buttedaginst a steel rail inside the trunk so now I have a big scratch when the flipper lid is extended thanks too the last bunch of mechanics who worked on it. As I said the top hasnt been put up before. I told them to put di electric grease on all the relays and limit switches also. Plus the screws were loose on holding the bus bar secured also. Ill pick it up tomorrow. No more then. Larry

[jopizz]

Larry,

Sounds like you had a myriad of problems inside the trunk. I'm glad you found someone who knows how they work. Otherwise it would've been a nightmare trying to troubleshooting it via the forum.

John

[Larry Jones]

Mice in the trunk and front seat area

Today sept 18. I was up at there shop watching and observing. The problem was a mechanical one the two thick cables that go to the locking screws was keeping the lid to go all the way down. They also showed me when the flipper lid folded up it buttedaginst a steel rail inside the trunk so now I have a big scratch when the flipper lid is extended thanks too the last bunch of mechanics who worked on it. As I said the top hasnt been put up before. I told them to put di electric grease on all the relays and limit switches also. Plus the screws were loose on holding the bus bar secured also. Ill pick it up tomorrow. No more then. Larry

Goodmorning John. The mechanic asked me if I wanted to put the top up. I replied no. He saw some mice evidence under the trunk area plus the front seat. I have used moth balls for the front and back seat area. Any better suggestions for the car short of a cat. Larry