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Old May 3, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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Convertible Top frame

Convertible top frame
I just bought a 1992 firebird 305 convertible, which I'm slowly restoring. Does anybody know where I can find a convertible top frame that is in very good or new condition? I tried E-bay but man....those tops are in very bad condition. I tried doing a search on googles and yahoo dot com with no success. The engine search I used were as follows: "Camaro/Firebird convertible top frame" next was "Convertible top frame" and finally "GM Convertible top frame". If anybody out there can point me in the right path I will be most grateful. I would like to get my Firebird out on the road for the summer. I almost forgot I also looked at my local salvage yards but none carry them since they are very rare.

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Old May 3, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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there is one on ebay right now.
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Old May 3, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Car: '92 Heritage Z28 Convertible
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Cadillac don't say anything about you were the one that showed us this link first.


Jon23, have you tried here?
THIRD GENERATION USA CAMARO CONVERTABLE PARTS PAGE
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Old May 4, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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Thanks for the feed back! I checked out the frame on e-bay but the shipping cost more than the frame itself. If I'm going to spend that much on shipping I rather just invest in a new one if I can find a place that can mold one from the orig. plndtx I will look into the website later on today!
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Old May 4, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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Car: 1989 RS convertible
Engine: 305 TBI LO3
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my friend has a 85 t/a vert and he just had the frame all re welded and painted... it looked like brand new
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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any pics of your friend's if he isn't interested I may be.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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Once I have a replacement for the frame,I will post some pics if intrested in buying.
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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send a pic of the handles anyway if you can now just because there was 2 different style tops and I want mine original. also the side pivot points behind the door glass. Thanks
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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sorry no pics of my friends car, haven't seen him in a while
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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do you know if he still has it? anyway you can get a pic? how much did he want out of it? Thanks
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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Car: 1989 RS convertible
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sorry I think I either said it wrong or you misunderstood. He wasn't trying to sell it I was just stating that that is what you can do to get your frame back in 100% shape.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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Frame

Well I have a complete clean frame with a black top and rear window for sale and every other Vert part you can think of as the car is still complete. Looking for a serious offer so no low ***** please.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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what year and any pics of the frame? may need some other stuff too. LMK THX
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Its off a 89 and comes with a pretty clean black top and window, also have everything else, please give me your email and I can send photos, thanks
Brian
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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