Would the T-tops from an 85' Bird fit into an 88'?
07-23-2011, 03:11 PM
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Would the T-tops from an 85' Bird fit into an 88'?
Just curious, I found some cheap 85' T-tops on ebay that I would buy for spares, and was wondering if they would fit into my car.
07-23-2011, 03:21 PM
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Re: Would the T-tops from an 85' Bird fit into an 88'?
yeah all firebirds and camaros 82-92 are interchangeable
07-23-2011, 03:45 PM
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Re: Would the T-tops from an 85' Bird fit into an 88'?
Ok but I thought there were different latches and pin sizes. Like the earlier ones have hooks and the later one have large pins holding the hatches in.
07-23-2011, 06:01 PM
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Re: Would the T-tops from an 85' Bird fit into an 88'?
some have locks where you turn the key cylinder to open it and some just have a lever that's the only difference I've ever seen
07-28-2011, 04:49 PM
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Re: Would the T-tops from an 85' Bird fit into an 88'?
You need to make sure the tops aren't the older hook latch style. The pins on all pin-type tops will lock into the retainers on the body (larger "pins" on later tops are merely retractable plastic covers).
However, I had a set from an 85 I nabbed for use on my 87 (got a bunch of crap that day plus the tops for $30! Best day I've ever had at the yard).
However, I had a set from an 85 I nabbed for use on my 87 (got a bunch of crap that day plus the tops for $30! Best day I've ever had at the yard).
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