Flip rods
10-19-2006, 11:30 PM
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Car: They all sit.
Engine: LB9,LB9, LS1, LT4, LT4
Transmission: T5, T5, 4L60, T56, T56
Flip rods
i read that there were flip rods on some of the 3rd gen convertibles, mine are broken and no longer on the car, tds doesnt have them listed anymore, does anyone know where to find them ? i emailed tds and will update when they reply
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10-20-2006, 08:03 AM
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I think that lon makes them you might contact him to make sure...
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10-20-2006, 09:08 AM
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he emailed me back, hes been out for some time now and hasnt decided to make more yet. so thats that, their not a must have item, just a "would be nice to have" part
10-20-2006, 07:12 PM
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Car: '92 T/A WS6 Vert/1956 Chevy Nomad
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4 w/ Transgo Kit
Axle/Gears: 3.42 LSD
IMO, they aren't even a "would be nice to have" item. Most people are just going to bend or break them again. Just push the #2 bar back as you lower the top. Easy.
10-21-2006, 08:59 AM
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
What exactly is the problem without the flip rod, When I put my top down it fits behind the seat, the cloth top somewhat binds on the seat a little, but its not horrible.. I am not really sure if I have the rods or not personally.
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01-08-2015, 10:36 PM
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Re: Flip rods
http://www.top-downsolutions.com/Bod...product_id=226
The picture of the Flip Rods shows the OEM version in the foreground and my new version in the background.
I am also attaching a link to my Tech Article that I wrote back in 2001 when I created my first batch of the Flip Rods.
https://www.thirdgen.org/tech/fliprods.pdf
The new version is a drop-in replacement requiring no modifications to install. Also in addition to selling pairs of right and left Flip Rods I sell them individually in case you want to replace just the one that is broken or missing.
I hope this helps.
Lon Salgren
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