Question about 86 Convertibles
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Question about 86 Convertibles
87 and possibly 88 yes, 1989 they changed the top slightly and starting in 1990 they added a headliner, the 1989 tops are apparently the same. Most of the trim pieces I believe are the same however..
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Question about 86 Convertibles
I should clarify, the 1989 & up are the same, the 1990 & up had the headliner. You will want an 86, 87 or 88 pieces. I think most of the trim pieces are the same however, just the tops are definately slightly changed.. Suposedly there is a 1/2" difference... not sure if the early ones are wider or the later ones are wider...
John
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Re: Question about 86 Convertibles
I should clarify, the 1989 & up are the same, the 1990 & up had the headliner. You will want an 86, 87 or 88 pieces. I think most of the trim pieces are the same however, just the tops are definately slightly changed.. Suposedly there is a 1/2" difference... not sure if the early ones are wider or the later ones are wider...
John
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Question about 86 Convertibles
I would really be interested in how to add the headliner...
JOhn
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Re: Question about 86 Convertibles
It install's the same way as the 86-up,you just have to take up both side's 1".Done it beforeto a couple of car's that did not come with a headliner.
The headliner attaches to the bow's with a plastic channel,or it screw's to the bow through a plastic strip,depend's on who you get the headliner from.
The headliner attaches to the bow's with a plastic channel,or it screw's to the bow through a plastic strip,depend's on who you get the headliner from.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Question about 86 Convertibles
So basically get the headliner and its pretty obvious?
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