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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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I own an 81 and am looking for glass T-tops preferebly Original. Is there a difference from year to year? Will 76 tops fit an 81? I know the latching syatem changed at one point and just don't want to end up buying tops that dont work on my 1981.
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Originally Posted by chiefttp
...I own an 81 and am looking for glass T-tops preferebly Original. Is there a difference from year to year?...
There are two types of tops: 68-77 and 78-82. The two groups do not swap unless hardware changes are made on the car. There were no factory glass tops for 68-77.

...Will 76 tops fit an 81?...
No.

...don't want to end up buying tops that dont work on my 1981...
You want a pair of the 78-82 CC1 optional glass tops.

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