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Need critical part for family member

Old 02-19-2008, 09:08 AM
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Need critical TOP FRAME part for family member

My 1988 IROC Vert has been a part of my family for 20 years and I screwed up and broke it. The passenger side main pivot piece of the top frame snapped. It appears to be cast aluminum - guess you guys know. I've been looking at a replacement (no luck so far) or a repair. As far as repair, the best plan to date is to braze and drill/anchor a piece of alum flat bar to each side in the recesses. I would appreciate any ideas you may have.
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Old 02-19-2008, 07:44 PM
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Re: Need critical TOP FRAME part for family member

I got a complete 88 top frame for sale. if your interested, 350+ actual shipping.
Old 02-19-2008, 11:16 PM
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Re: Need critical part for family member

hey gator, did you leave the top unlatched and drive away? thats how i broke mine anyways
Old 02-20-2008, 09:32 AM
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I am going to hold off buying a whole frame due to shipping cost.

I broke mine when folding it down from the driver's side- it bound on the passenger side and like an idiot I gave a litte pressure and it snapped.
Old 02-21-2008, 07:57 AM
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ck with a local machine shop in your area, they may be able to repiar or make a new one for you..Rob
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