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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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T top swap

I was wondering if the t tops off a 87 could fit on my 91?
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Re: T top swap

I am pretty sure any ttops from an 82-92 trans am or firebird will fit. Someone else chime in?
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Re: T top swap

Its a direct fit, all 3rd gen T-tops are interchangeable.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Re: T top swap

the real reason asked is because i bought t tops from a "87 camaro" and they are larger then mine. Thank you for the fast reply.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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Re: T top swap

O.o you sure, mine are hard to fit in. Or are they a huge difference?
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Re: T top swap

There is a large difference. It would be impossible to put them on my car. I dont know if this is rare but they dont have locks either, and the handle dosen't release the way my old ones did. Instead you have to pull the handle down instead of to the side.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Re: T top swap

If you'd like me to post pictures i will all you have to do is tell me how i do that.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Re: T top swap

I've read there are differences in pin sizes for certain years i'm not sure what ones are different though
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Re: T top swap

I know its not the pins. The actual size of the t top is longer than the old ones by 2-3 inches and comes out too far by about an inch or two.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Re: T top swap

Search C&C, I believe it is Cars and Customs, they did aftermarket t-tops. Pretty rare, Denny at thirdgenranch has a set for sale if you need some. I believe they are smaller than the factory ones.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Re: T top swap

wait wait wait!

not entirely true.

sum have a ball type hinge and other have a hook.
(the locking mechanism that connects to your body)
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Re: T top swap

Originally Posted by Jeff91RS
Search C&C, I believe it is Cars and Customs, they did aftermarket t-tops. Pretty rare, Denny at thirdgenranch has a set for sale if you need some. I believe they are smaller than the factory ones.
I don't believe any 91 cars had the c&c tops.
Bangcamaro,are you positively sure these are from a 87 camaro?
And on your pic question,when you post,scroll down a little click on the go advanced icon and then on the manage attachments icon.Browse your pics,upload the one you want and submit your reply.

Also,my 91-z has the glass t-tops and they fit just fine.No problemo!
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Re: T top swap

I am not sure if these came off an 87, but i was told they were. Before opened a dispute with the seller I wanted to make sure there wasnt an alteration to the 87 that made the tops bigger.
Attached Thumbnails T top swap-imga0043.jpg   T top swap-imga0042.jpg   T top swap-imga0041.jpg  
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Re: T top swap

those ttops are off of a monte carlo u need to go back to the person that u bought them from and get ur money back. i got a set with a leather bag for sale if u want
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Re: T top swap

Originally Posted by bangcamaro
I am not sure if these came off an 87, but i was told they were. Before opened a dispute with the seller I wanted to make sure there wasnt an alteration to the 87 that made the tops bigger.
yeah bud,those are definately not third gen t-tops! Sorry to break the news to ya man.
You buy them from someone local?

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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Re: T top swap

Well ty everyone for helping me out on this subject. I am sorta pissed that i have to try and pry my money back. Although i did buy them on ebay so i may i have the fact on my side that the auction did say a 87 camaro.

If you have some pics on those tops id love to see them. I don't need a bag mines in great condition. Also send me a price.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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Re: T top swap

pm sent
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