1942 - 1947 Chevrolet Shop Manual



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difficult to service. Window regulators and controls are confined in the space between the upholstery and the outside door panel and, while it is possible in some cases to apply oil by drops to a long wire leading to the operating mechanism, it is not a practical procedure, as extreme care must be taken to keep the oil from contacting the trim on the inside of the door. Easy access to the working parts may be made by removing the trim. Over-Lubrication Excessive lubrication of body parts usually causes more complaints than lack of lubrication. If a soft, dark grease is applied to a door lock bolt or a dovetail wedgeplate on the exposed face of the door, a slight brush across this soft grease may ruin a gown and spoil the entire evening for the owner and others. Too much lubrication applied to exposed parts serves no good purpose. It is not only a waste of material but is a contribution to serious complaints. Lubricate only where squeaks develop, or where conditions indicate that the addition of lubricant is desirable for easier operation of individual units or points. CABRIOLET The cabriolet model passenger car contains many body items of the same general design and construction as used on the closed cars. Service procedures on these items are the same as on closed models. Primarily, the folding top and its mechanism, the windshield and quarter windows, and the genuine leather upholstery used on the cabriolet represents the major items of different design and construction. The folding top is power operated. The operating mechanism comprises two reversible electric motors, one for each side of the top, operated through a magnetic switch unit located on the floor pan just to the left of the car centerline under the rear seat cushion.		Each motor is mounted at about a 45 degree angle, drive end down, into a gear reduction case. The bottom of this case is pinned through a yoke mounted to the floor pan, allowing the entire unit to float as necessary to conform with the control arm movement when lowering or raising the top.
			Fig. 80-Cabriolet Left Top Motor and Magnetic Switch Unit
		To Lower the Top 1. STOP THE CAR-Ignition switch must be ON. 2. Release the three toggle latches where the top front bow joins the top of the windshield. Push the top up slightly at the front end. 3. Push the control button "D" on the left end of the instrument panel and hold it in until the top is completely lowered. The procedure for raising the top is the reverse of the foregoing. BE SURE ALL THREE TOGGLE LATCHES ARE SECURELY FASTENED BEFORE DRIVING THE CAR. NOTE-If the top is to be left in the down position, assemble the top bow strap and fasten it securely at the loop on the shelf behind the top of the rear seat. Following this INSTALL THE TOP BOOT. This protects the top material against dirt and damage. Care of the Fabric Top Always be sure the top is thoroughly dry before lowering and folding it in the down position. Folding the top while still damp may cause mildew and unsightly wrinkles. Avoid getting grease or oil spots on the material. Such substances when mixed with ordinary traffic grime are particularly difficult to remove without leaving evidence of cleaning. When the top is to be down in the folded position for any length of time, the top boot should be installed to keep the top clean and prevent accumulation of dust and dirt in the folds of the material which may result in streaks and stains. Luggage, golf clubs, etc., should not be placed on the top when folded down. Loose articles of this type not only interfere with the operation of the top, but may cause a chafing action and result in serious damage to the fabric. Top Boot Top boots are custom made to fit each individual cabriolet body. Due to this the top boot should not
	A push button type switch, located at the left end of the instrument panel, Fig. 79, provides the control for lowering or raising the top. The top can be lowered or raised only when the ignition switch is turned ON. The electric motors are located one in each rear quarter of the body, concealed behind the
	quarter trim and arm rest, Fig. 80.
Fig. 79-Cabriolet Top Control Button	quarter trim and arm rest, Fig. 80.