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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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Default Changing top frames - compatable?

I have an early 86 with a busted acrylic top - the frame is in good shape. What I really want is a fiberglass top. Can I buy a used fiberglass top from a different mounting system (later models) and fit it into the frame from the early 86 acrylic?

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I have an early 86 with a busted acrylic top - the frame is in good shape. What I really want is a fiberglass top. Can I buy a used fiberglass top from a different mounting system (later models) and fit it into the frame from the early 86 acrylic?

Carl Johansson
It would cost about the same to buy an aftermarket kit to retrofit your car for the later top, they can be bought from MAM or ecklers. It will be alot less messy also.
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