question for convertible owners

[knotcher]

i just replaced my top. just above the driver's head, there's a rod (about gauge of a coat hanger) that goes across the top.

what does it do? on the original top, it was broken, so i bought similar sized rod and can bend it to do the job, but i don't actually know what it does.

there are some loops on the tension straps...does it loop around those? if so, why? what's the point of those things?

[McGyver]

you know how you have to fold out those 2 loops of fabric before you put the top down? i think it is for making them fold out evenly across the center, but im not really sure.

[knotcher]

you know how you have to fold out those 2 loops of fabric before you put the top down? i think it is for making them fold out evenly across the center, but im not really sure.

so is it supposed to just go through the loops, or hold tight?

[Stevie30]

Through the loops and rests on top of the straps.

[3bvert]

Interesting
i bought my vert in decemeber, with a 2 year old top on it
obviously that piece was left out, as I dont have it,
at least in my 91 anyway

[knotcher]

#33 below