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Old Aug 23, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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Car: '88 IROC convertible
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'88 to '91 top swap

Has anybody ever tried to use a '91 top (frame) on an '88 model? better yet does anybody know where i can get a replacement top frame for my '88?
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Do you have a 91 frame available? I have an 88 frame available and need a 91 frame. Maybe we can do a swap?

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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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maybe

Well, there was one for sale on ebay a couple of weeks ago. I don't think it sold. IF you want to try to contact him and get his then I could buy yours. Do you have any pictures?
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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I should be able to get some pics this weekend. Is it just the frame you need?

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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 06:25 AM
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Well, I guess if the top is in good condition I may as well get it also. depending on the cost of course.
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 06:20 AM
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I put a 91 top and frame on my 89 RS with no problems.
Only four bolts and its on.
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Old Sep 24, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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my problem is the latch plates are different from 88' to 89 and up. If the latch plates can be changed then it shouldn't be a problem.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 04:43 AM
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I have the 91 latch plates that came with the top somewhere in my shed.
However, the 91 top worked with my 89 latch plates on the top of the windshield.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 05:34 AM
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Its an '88. ignore the user name

Now I get it. You thought I had an '89 because of my user name. I have an early '88. The plates and top changed in mid '88. I have the earlier plates and top. The plates have a hole that the top latches go into. The newer style is a flat plate without the hole for the early latches. I would have to change the plates the top together if i go to the late '88 or newer top. IF I can find a top that will match to your plates maybe we can work something out. If you can find them, how about some pics?

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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:47 AM
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Let me find them and I'll email some pics.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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Just curious,

Did the tops change the same time they stopped putting that extra trim piece on the top of the doors?
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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vert top

Hey Rob P:
I may have to look ya up once I finally purchase a new top-how far R U from Atlanta Ga?
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 06:07 AM
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I'm in Key West, FL but the shipping on the two latch receiver pieces would be minimal. I'll get in the shed today and dig them up.
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 07:05 AM
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latches needed for new top

I just won a 91 top frame on ebay. If you can get those latch plates let me know. I may also need some other parts in that area of the car (interior trim along top of window). I'm in Waycross, GA (southeast GA).

thanks,
David
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