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Old May 10, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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Can the 78-82 single latch/pin parts be transplanted to the earlier two-latch tops?
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Old May 18, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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These tops can be retrofitted to fit pre 1978 Corvettes using our 1978-1982 factory rear switch plates. Part # 112S

http://www.melroset-tops.com/products/t-tops.html

Geesh, it sure is quiet in here...

Wait, strike that, reverse it?
You are putting early lids on the newer jar. The guy below may be right.

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Old May 18, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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sounds like a LOT of work to me!

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