The mechanically operated top of the Studebaker convertible models is
raised and lowered by an electric motor and prelubricated driving arms
and gears. The mechanism is controlled by a lever located at the left of
the two control handles at the lower edge of the instrument panel on the
driver’s side of the car. Moving the lever to the left raises the top,
and to the right, lowers it. When the lever is released from either of
these positions, it automatically returns to the central position,
stopping the electric motor.
_Always let the motor operate the top—never try to force the top up or
down by hand._