Can a power top be raised manually?

Looks like red is up!

BTW.

Remember moving the top mechanism is dependent on
ALL the pivot points being able to move. Get some penetrating oil on them for a few days.


Technically you can force the top up or down.

The fluid will just leak past the valves.

When my working top on my other 67 dart is up but 1/2 way closed it will slowly close itself.

So you might try a light but constant pressure on both sides of the header lifting up and slightly to the front of the car.

You could make a Teepee out in the field and attach a strap come along to it and the header sides

DO NOT PULL ON THE CENTER OF THE HEADER
you will likely fold it in half.