SECTION 13-E 1950 BUICK CONVERTIBLE COUPE BODIES

13-23 OPERATION AND CARE OF FOLDING TOP

The folding tops on 1950 Buick convertible coupes are operated by the Hydro-Lectric Power System described in Section 13-F. The following instructions should be observed by anyone operating the top to raise and lower it.

Lowering the Top and Installing Boot

  1. STOP THE CAR. Turn down sunshades and pull rearward on locking handle above center of windshield. Push up the front of top to clear the windshield studs, then return locking handle to locked position.
  2. With ignition switch turned “ON,” pull top control knob rearward and hold it until top is fully lowered. It is not necessary to lower the rear quarter windows.
  3. After top is lowered, raise it slightly by hand and pull the top material out from under the rot f bow, so that it is in the position on the rear body panel shown in figure 13-46.
    1950 Buick Top In Proper Position on Body Rear Panel

    1950 Buick Top In Proper Position on Body Rear Panel

  4. Pull out top padding on both sides as shown in figure 13-47 and tuck it down into the top compartment. NOTE : Top material and padding must not be pinched by the operating arms of top.