Convertible top latches

[spl310]

A lot of people have surmised that the latches for a 1967.5 were modified in design to work with the visors, and that the earlier ones wouldn't work with the visors. When I picked up SRL #237, the top frame that I found with it had the early wire bail type latches common on the 65-67 1600s. I tried to put the top up this past weekend, and what do you know, those latches DO work with the visors. I suspect that the design change was to make them less likely to pop open when you hit a bump.

[Habitat.pat]

Really good to know!

Peace,
Pat

[zippy67roadster]

They also probably changed the style as the early wire ones broke easily and the cam style of the 67.5 is more robust. This is why when I made my early latches in 304 stainless I made the 67.5 style.

[notoptoy]

Sid:
I have been running the early wire type latches on my 67.5 since I got a top for it. I got a donor top frame from a 67 w/wire latches as mine did not come with a soft top. The hard top it did come with used the cam style latches. I never new there was a question of whether or not they worked with visors, as I had never put those on (I do have them). So, good to know.

[spl310]

To be fair, the 67.5 type is a little easier with the visors, but it certainly isn't required.

[bmccarthy67]

Sid, great to read your knocking out items on your car...seems like your always helping with others so I'm very glad to see you finding time foe your ride!

V/r
Buddy

[spl310]

Thanks Buddy. I realized that I am travelling too much to get things done in the timetable that I would like, but am working to make a change. I hope to have good news to report next week!

[ppeters914]

Are the 67.5 cam latches interchangeable with the earlier wire latches?

[fairladyproducts.com]

Yes the 67.5 latches will work in place of the 66 and 67 latches and provide the opportunity to have sun visors.

Stan
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[spl310]

You can have visors with the earlier wire latches. They work just fine. The latches interchange.