Rear Curtain install

[timtruittjr]

Hello all,

Sold the convertible weekend driver for a 02’ m 1123. Best decision ever. I have had great luck sourcing parts. I recently installed a factory top but had to replace all the missing turn buckles on the c pillar (4 man top). Now I am trying to install the rear curtain but having a hard time deciphering how the rear curtain attaches to the c pillar while the top is on. It just seems like the turnbuckles aren’t deep enough to handle both The top and rear curtain at the same time. The turn buckles are identical to the ones that came off the original. It’s got to be simple but feel like I’m missing it. Any info is appreciated!

 

[TOBASH]

Welcome! Fun but at times maddening "toys".

And just to be a nut buster, a new guy w/ a new truck...

 

[timtruittjr]

It has been a fun upfit. I’ve disassembled the power steering unit (the hard way) and did t find it near as frustrating as something this simple. Just making sure that in fact both slots are supposed fit over the turnbuckle. Because so far, they ain’t having it! Lol.

 

[Retiredwarhorses]

They fit, use a 9/16 deep dish socket and hammer to seat the grommet around the fastener.

 

[Gamble]

Hello all,

Sold the convertible weekend driver for a 02’ m 1123. Best decision ever. I have had great luck sourcing parts. I recently installed a factory top but had to replace all the missing turn buckles on the c pillar (4 man top). Now I am trying to install the rear curtain but having a hard time deciphering how the rear curtain attaches to the c pillar while the top is on. It just seems like the turnbuckles aren’t deep enough to handle both The top and rear curtain at the same time. The turn buckles are identical to the ones that came off the original. It’s got to be simple but feel like I’m missing it. Any info is appreciated!

Where did you find the 4 man hard top?