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Old Oct 19, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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t-top strikers/latches

Does anyone know where I can get a set of four t-top strikers and mounting plates for both a and b pillars? I purchased a great set of glass t-tops that are the older "hook style" and my 1992 has the pin style now. Any help is much appreciated!
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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you would have to find an 82 with ttops, your best bet is to switch the pin style setup from your old ttops into your new/old ones
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks. I was hoping to find someone who actually had the strikers and plates for the hook stlye latches or of a place that had them available. I know that I need to switch them from the pin style I have now.
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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83 (or most of it anyway) also used the hook style.
It's much easier to swap out the striker plates.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 01:29 AM
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Check with Hawks or f-bodymotorsports

I have a set of hook style tops on my 82...want to go the other way, w/ later style t-tops. Heard they latch better...I got some later style mounting hardware for the body from a yard. I would say I would get you my 82 style body mounts, but we are going to a targa top and still not 100% sure which style will work best.
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Re: t-top strikers/latches

great info here
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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Re: t-top strikers/latches

The pin-style does latch much better. I remember riding in my mom's 83, and she was CONSTANTLY keeping her hand on the T-top because it always rattled.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Re: t-top strikers/latches

Originally Posted by blg0720
The pin-style does latch much better. I remember riding in my mom's 83, and she was CONSTANTLY keeping her hand on the T-top because it always rattled.
I have a hook type will a pin type fit my 83 daytona 500 KITT
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