glass and plastic t-tops
07-14-2004, 03:17 PM
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glass and plastic t-tops
will glass t-tops fit on my car if it originally came with plastic ones?
07-14-2004, 03:55 PM
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Originally posted by f1ls1
Yes!
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07-14-2004, 03:57 PM
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Originally posted by 87WS6
They are both the same shape and have the same connecting pins and latching mechanism.
They are both the same shape and have the same connecting pins and latching mechanism.
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Car: 84 Firebird Trans Am
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as far as i know all 82-92 t-tops work, as long as they r pin or hook (whatever your car is) i'd like to know where i can get a pair of lexan (plastic) T-tops. e bay...i don't think half those people know what they r selling. one guy sed his T-tops were good for cutlass f-bodies and ragals... LOL o well
07-14-2004, 04:04 PM
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Just be aware that there are 2 sizes of pin type latching as well, so that means there are actually 3 different versions of t-tops..... not counting glass vs. lexan.
07-14-2004, 04:09 PM
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Originally posted by vernw
Just be aware that there are 2 sizes of pin type latching as well, so that means there are actually 3 different versions of t-tops..... not counting glass vs. lexan.
Just be aware that there are 2 sizes of pin type latching as well, so that means there are actually 3 different versions of t-tops..... not counting glass vs. lexan.
07-14-2004, 04:14 PM
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The latch type have a hook that locks into the body. The two pin type latches have different diameter pins. Just measure yours (if they're pin type) and make sure the new set is the same diameter.
07-14-2004, 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by vernw
The latch type have a hook that locks into the body. The two pin type latches have different diameter pins. Just measure yours (if they're pin type) and make sure the new set is the same diameter.
The latch type have a hook that locks into the body. The two pin type latches have different diameter pins. Just measure yours (if they're pin type) and make sure the new set is the same diameter.
07-15-2004, 05:47 PM
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Just be aware that there are 2 sizes of pin type latching as well, so that means there are actually 3 different versions of t-tops..... not counting glass vs. lexan.
Just be aware that there are 2 sizes of pin type latching as well, so that means there are actually 3 different versions of t-tops..... not counting glass vs. lexan.
07-15-2004, 08:51 PM
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Actually, the pins are the exact same size, it's just that the newer style have a spring loaded plastic "outer" sheath around the pin that acts as alignment assistance, so ANY pin type t-top will work, they will just need to be aligned.
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07-16-2004, 09:09 AM
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Yeah I forgot to mention that. Didn't the pins change in 1985?
07-16-2004, 10:38 PM
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Originally posted by KEVIN G.
Yeah, my 84 has hooks.
Yeah, my 84 has hooks.
07-16-2004, 11:08 PM
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Hrmmm I think I have hooks and not pins. And I thought mine was factory...
I think we need clarifying pictures of the different types of t-tops
I think we need clarifying pictures of the different types of t-tops
07-17-2004, 08:10 AM
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You may have a Hurst/Cars & Concepts aftermarket T-top roof. Do you have a molding (like door edge molding) around the perimeter of the roof opening?
I've seen some that are hooks (seemed to be pre-86.) Mine didn't even have locks.
07-17-2004, 07:38 PM
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Originally posted by KEVIN G.
No, mine are original, glass all the way to the edge.
I've seen some that are hooks (seemed to be pre-86.) Mine didn't even have locks.
No, mine are original, glass all the way to the edge.
I've seen some that are hooks (seemed to be pre-86.) Mine didn't even have locks.
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