Convertible Top Frame with Mini-Tubs

[rohrt]

I restored my car with new 1/4 and inner fender wells. I had top rails all on and couldn't get the top to sit down all the way. I found I needed to pound the pinch weld down flate. This was how it was done at the factory, I just didn't catch the reasone for it at the time. It was a pain in the but with the top rails already on. Not sure why mini-tubs would be any different. Should be the same location for the pinch weld.