Okay so I'm no beginner I'v been installing Convertible tops for 16 years, but This is my 1st 50's Vette top. I just finished a 63 Vette 2 weeks ago and the irons and top were a breeze. (Maybe a dif. Thread/category would fit better?)

I'ts possible that these irons are just too beat down. I Just cant seem to get the irons in the correct position.
-I move it one way and they fit the windshield and side windows, but wont fold under the hatch. The header bow hits the hatch popper.
- I can get it to clear the popper and be acceptable fit on the side windows, when I have it slightly forward. But the trim stick (rear bow) hits the stainless too soon and will push the hatch down on either side. That will eventually rub a hole in the small weatherstrip and eventually the top in that spot, so that's no good! not to mention pushing the body lines out of wack. If I try to move it rearward then I'm back to hitting the hatch popper again.
- I'm just spinning in circles at this point.

I seem to remember a bunch of corvette top conversation on the previous forum and someone (don't remember who) was a Vette expert offered advice. So here I am needing advice! Hope that Vette guy is back on the new forum.

The car did not have the irons on it for a long time and were bolted on in a hurry and now its up to me to peace this puzzle together. :-}