Barracuda tire Question

Some pics.

Come on guys help ragtop out!

I can't tell by the picture if the adjusting bolt housing is striped to the point that it is not going to keep the adjusting bolt secure or tighten up. The only way in my mind if the adjusting bolt housing is damaged to the point that it will work is either a) somehow retap it on the car or remove the LCA and retap also retheard the bolt. b) remove the LCA and replace it with another one and a new or newer bolt. c) spray the bolt and LCA with good ol' WD-40 and try to screw the bolt back in.

Considering how much work is involved in b that would be my last resort. Performing a and c would be less work and time.

Do you have the motor and trans installed in this vehicle? I looked at your pictures and it seems your car sits high like it has no motor installed.