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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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Does anybody out there know how to release the T-tops on a 1980 L-82?
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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Pull lever down, grasp edge with both hands, lift slightly, pull towards you a couple inches, then slide one hand under top and lift off carefully.
If there is a lock on there, then you must remove lock. Otherwise you will not be able to pull the lever down.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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good directions hehehe
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Thanks for the info....unfortunately, if there are locks on them, I can't find them to take them off. I did eventually get them off (by taking them apart) and realized that they are shot! The release rod that runs from the front to back is rusted in place and the sensor broke off when I took them off. Guess we should be ready for this sort of event. Thanks for the help anyway! Debbie Cherry
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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This car sat for 15 yrs. A lot has deteriorated. Runs great though. Thanks for the help, more questions to follow...........15 Nov Got 'er done...

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