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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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For those that have replaced the top release cable..

My top release cable was no longer holding the top down in the back so I purchased a new one. Everything looks great but the 3 little white clips that hold the line in place as it goes across didn't come with the new one. I tried salvaging the old ones but you know how 23 year old plastic does. How did you solve this? I think the line is 3/16 so i was thinking just find some 3/16 plastic clips but they aren't as easy to find as I thought. Anyone have any experience here?
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Re: For those that have replaced the top release cable..

Found these...I think they look real similar just in black instead of white gonna give it a try...

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Eng...e_p/a12729.htm
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Re: For those that have replaced the top release cable..

All the ones ive seen including my own were black.Ive been able to salvage a few of them but they usually break as they are being pulled off
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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Re: For those that have replaced the top release cable..

Good to know I am trying to keep the car completely stock and as original as possible so at least no one can fault me lol...
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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Re: For those that have replaced the top release cable..

Originally Posted by camarocasanova
Good to know I am trying to keep the car completely stock and as original as possible so at least no one can fault me lol...
I agree, I've seen both white and black clips used. Those clips will look fine.

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