Hardtop fitment issues

[Just 1 More]

We measured everything we could measure, every angle, cross, straight everything we could. We took cross measurements on the body and they are the same side to side, front to back measurements and they're the same, drew points in different places to cover all bases.. Then we flipped the hardtop upside down and did the same, window openings are the same side to side, front to back in multiple places is the same, cross measurements drawn from various points are 1 INCH off no matter where you measure from.
I can not figure out how that could be but when you put the hardtop on the car, center the front, line up the front window openings with the door/body lines, the back passenger side hangs off an inch. Center and Line up the rear hardtop to the door openings and body lines, the drivers front hangs off 1 inch.
Only thing I can think to do is bolt either the front or rear of the hardtop to the body then use a ratchet strap to pull the front or rear in to position then bolt it. I don't really think that's the proper procedure but what else can I do?

[RoadRacer]

Would love to see some pics, it's hard to visualize. I certainly didn't have to strap anything into shape, but there was grinding of the mating surfaces. But my hardtop was secondhand and had some damage/holes/filler on those surfaces anyway. But mine fit very well in "plan view".

[easyrider]

I have a Gen II kit with hardtop option and my top fit pretty good front to back. It is a tight fit and at first I slapped my forehead but once we started adjusting it into position the top fit front to back like it should. Now, matching the profile of the body is a different issue and I had to grind the top mating surfaces in some places and add in other to get a nice fit to the body. There is a rubber seal to help with the fit but I was able to get mine pretty close. You should get it fastened down before removing or adding so you can get a more accurate picture of what is needed.

[Mastertech5]

Gen 1 and Gen 2 tops are different. Gen 1s seem to have an inside finished surface, like a trunk lid, and Gen 2s don't. I haven't seen a Gen 1 hardtop so I can't be sure but I think Gen 2s are easier flex to get it where you want.