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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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I just found in the back of my car a t like strap that has u shaped clips on each end and a pull type strap adjuster. Could this be the strap to fasten the t tops to the luggage rack??? Please help.

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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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Sounds like it could be the strap to tie the T tops in the back of the car

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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 07:44 AM
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Sounds like the T-top straps for the rear interior compartment. There should be some small chrome do-dads to attach the strap hooks on to in the back. I have the do-dads but no straps for my '80.

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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 09:19 AM
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Sounds like the hold-down strap for the tops.
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Never knew that. I used to them to tie down the wife, but could never find the straps for the ankle's. Either they were lost or that option was not ordered.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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Just gotta add that I really like T -tops.

In a second or so the car is essentially a very safe convertable - and only do one side if you are on your own.

That smoked glass one piece on my 1988 drove me mad. Used bolts with a special ratchet etc, was heavy, a pain, car used to shake over pot holes without the panel in place, the list was endless !!

Just never want to see another C4 in my whole life.

And I don't have much to say about the C5 apart from its very fast for the money involved. Had to collect my friends new one last year when his Mom died suddenly - nothing to do with the car !!!!!!!

In silver - it just does nothing for me - but I mught steal his engine one dark night .................
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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That is the adjustable strap to hold the tops in storage, there should be clips on the rear shelf that the hold downs hook on to.
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