'88 to '91 top swap
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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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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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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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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.
However, the 91 top worked with my 89 latch plates on the top of the windshield.
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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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Hey Rob P:
I may have to look ya up once I finally purchase a new top-how far R U from Atlanta Ga?
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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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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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
thanks,
David
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