Convertible top Question

facelnut · #1 (**permalink**) 04-05-2008, 08:48 AM

Greetings,
I am a long time car nut, just got my first Giulietta Spider, it's a '62.

The car has been idle for a few years, and I am having trouble lowering the top. I have loosened the header latches

, but it does not seem to want to go very far back, or down. Is there a trick, or do the pivots just need more penetrant?

Also will need a new top, any recommendation for a supplier, I am in N Cal.

Thanks for entertaining my embarrassing newbie question

Alan

facelnut · #2 (**permalink**) 04-05-2008, 01:05 PM

Got it, still open to recommendations on a source for a top.

Alan

**Subtle** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-05-2008, 03:44 PM

You found the latch things--that's a plus.

I bought mine in November, 2006 and although I had had one decades ago I could not recall the latches

. Had to go through the driver's instruction book.

And then Eureka!

Welcome to the BB

GTD · #4 (**permalink**) 04-06-2008, 06:53 AM

Alan
Welcome to the AlfaBB!
So you have a 62 Giulietta Spider; have you confirmed that it's a 62 by contacting Archivio Storico? If not, ask for the build date: SERVICES@ALFAROMEOAS.IT
This is important as yours could be a transition car with a mix of parts from different series.

There were at least three variations of Spider top frames used on 750/101 Spiders so you want to determine exactly what you have before purchasing a new soft-top.
Pictures are always appreciated on the AlfaBB.
While there are many suppliers of new soft-tops, all will require some fitting and fooling with to result in a proper funtioning top. Use the SEARCH feature to find previous threads.

alfabits · #5 (**permalink**) 04-06-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTD

Alan
Welcome to the AlfaBB!
So you have a 62 Giulietta Spider; have you confirmed that it's a 62 by contacting Archivio Storico? If not, ask for the build date: SERVICES@ALFAROMEOAS.IT
This is important as yours could be a transition car with a mix of parts from different series.

There were at least three variations of Spider top frames used on 750/101 Spiders so you want to determine exactly what you have before purchasing a new soft-top.
Pictures are always appreciated on the AlfaBB.
While there are many suppliers of new soft-tops, all will require some fitting and fooling with to result in a proper funtioning top. Use the SEARCH feature to find previous threads.

jburning17 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-06-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfabits

So aside from 750 tops, what were the differences made to the 1o1 series tops. I have seen some 101 series that were bolted directly to the back deck. I have a 1960 Giulietta that I am about to order a Robbins top for. What style should I order? Please see the photo of my frame.

Cheers,

George

facelnut · #7 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTD

Alan
Welcome to the AlfaBB!
So you have a 62 Giulietta Spider; have you confirmed that it's a 62 by contacting Archivio Storico? If not, ask for the build date: SERVICES@ALFAROMEOAS.IT
......

There were at least three variations of Spider top with to result in a proper funtioning top. Use the SEARCH feature to find previous threads.

comancheflyer · #8 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 08:54 AM

I have replaced a couple of tops on the later 105/115 spiders, but I had the advantage of having the factory manual. Are there any step-by-step instructions on replacing a giulietta top? Unfortunately, all I got with my project was the frame with the top already removed and tossed. I have the frame re-installed after getting it powder and fitting pretty well with new wood on the header. Now I'm stuck. Any suggestions out there?