1928 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

26 CADILLAC OPERATOR'S MANUAL
EQUIPMENT 27
Figure 11a. Remove the caps indicated by
the arrow.
Figure llj. Fold the top back, allowing the
upper fabric or deck to fall back clear of the
bows.
Figure lib. Install the top supports by pushing
them into the sockets and tightening the
small cap screws. The supports appear like
this when properly in place.
Figure Ug. Tuck the deck down under the
bows, carefully smoothing out the material
between the bows.
Figure lie. Detach the side quarter curtains
from the bow sockets and fold the curtains
back against the rear curtain.
Figure Uh. Make sure that the hooks (see
arrow) engage the slotted brackets on the rear
bow sockets. Fasten the bows down to the
supports with the clamps as illustrated.
Figure lid. Unscrew the thumb screws over
the windshield supports and push the top up
so that the clamps arc free from the supports.
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Figure Hi. Draw the dust boot over the
folded top. It is secured by four straps (see
arrows) at the open corners. These straps
should be fastened around the bows and
pulled tight to keep the boot smooth. The
boot should iook like this when properly
strapped in place.
Figure lie. Stand on the running board and
pull down on the front bow socket just ahead
of the joint, at the same time pushing the
front part toward the rear.
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To raise the top, remove the dust boot and unfasten the support clamps. Then stand in the
tonneau and lift up the front bow. Pull the top up and over, making sure that the joints in the
front bow close on both sides. The front end of the top will then be directly over the windshield
as in Fig. lid. Attach the clamps to the windshield supports and tighten the thumb
screws. Re-fasten the side quarter curtains to the rear bow sockets.
Figure 11. Folding and Raising Top.