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MOSS part 805-068 is the toggle clamps that hold down the covertible top to the front bow. I took mine apart to get them chromed and they look great but will not stay in position when I need the clamping power. I will assume that the hook/clamp made need to be adjusted into the right position to stay, or the pin that holds the toggle on needs to be tightened up.

Do you have any recomendations?

Jerry
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Jerry

The hook/clamp has to be adjusted by screwing in to obtain the correct fit of the top. Since they were chromed, you may have to chase threads with tap to allow hook to be screwed in far enough to clamp down the top bows. I have had the hook bottom out in the latch and still not hold the top down in position. I cut the length of the pin off and got it adjusted. Don't be surprised if you have to put quite a bit a pressure on the hatch to make it stay in place.

Marv
 
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