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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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My buddy is looking for a 1985 Transparent Targa Top. He has the painted one but he would like a transparent top. Is the 1985 top unique to that year?? Will a 84' or 86' fit??? He doesnt want to have to retro fit the top. Whats the price of a good transparent top going for ???
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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A lexan top for an '85 just sold for $275. It was used in "excellent condition"........and did not include the frame. You would need to fit it to your existing frame.
I am not sure if the '84 and '86 are exactly the same, but I bet they are.
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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84,85 and early 86 are the same. GM changed design in late 86.
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Those early tops are getting hard to find. Good Luck, Guy
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Originally Posted by kize
84,85 and early 86 are the same. GM changed design in late 86.
I've heard that too... but since I've got a 96, I'm not up on my early C4 facts. I've seen the tops go on ebay for $300... but I've also seen them at $600 too
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kize
84,85 and early 86 are the same. GM changed design in late 86.
I have an 85. Do you think you friend would be interested in trading his painted top for my glass top? Its in good shape and it would definately fit.
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No hes looking for a clear top and wants to keep his painted top
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clear???
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