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87 versus 91 ?

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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 07:44 PM
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87 versus 91 ?

does anyone know if a top for a 87 will fit a 91?

i just bought a 91 firebird convertible and the back window i gone. Its ashame cause the top is in really good shape. anyway i can buy one for a 87 to 88 is what it says but i thought it may not fit for some reason.
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Old Oct 29, 2021 | 08:25 PM
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Re: 87 versus 91 ?

I believe that the 87 top is smaller.Also the front latching setup is different
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Old Oct 29, 2021 | 09:05 PM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: 87 versus 91 ?

Have to make certain measurements as per most of the replacement top manufacturers suggestions.
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Old Oct 31, 2021 | 05:45 PM
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Re: 87 versus 91 ?

Thanks for the replies.
I'll post up what i come up with.
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Old Nov 1, 2021 | 04:44 PM
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Re: 87 versus 91 ?

There is a drawing with the measurements somewhere of the different years tops but at the moment I cannot think where I saw it. sorry.
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