Top interchangable?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Kempner Texas
Top interchangable?
Will a top from a 86 fit a 96?
My son's been offered (for free) a clear top for his 96, but it's off a 1986. No need in taking it if it won't fit.
Thanks for any help.
Jake
My son's been offered (for free) a clear top for his 96, but it's off a 1986. No need in taking it if it won't fit.
Thanks for any help.
Jake
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From: Sherwood, Arkansas
I think they changed the fastening system for the tops in that time period. I could be wrong. They all use the same bolts but I think the bolts might have been in slightly different place.
Pro
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The breakdown above is correct however it is an easy change. Matter of fact I saw the older brackets on ebay the other day for cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-84...mZ230278986498
The only difference is where the screws mount. This converts it to the older (86) style.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/83-84...mZ230278986498
The only difference is where the screws mount. This converts it to the older (86) style.
Last edited by aquablue96; Aug 7, 2008 at 05:15 PM.
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I converted an 84-86E top to fit a 89-96 style roof.
* What I did is I took the brackets that bolt to the
top and I screwed them to the mounts on the top of the windshield.
* I then took some white washable paint and painted
the underside of the brackets so when I literally rest
the roof on the top of the car it leaves and imprint
on where I should drill the holes.
* I drilled them and tapped the holes then mounted
the mounts and it the top fit perfectly even better
than the one that came with the car.
* Then I put some Red Lock tite and made the mounts permanent.
I posted a thread last year about it which I think might cover it better with some pics
* What I did is I took the brackets that bolt to the
top and I screwed them to the mounts on the top of the windshield.
* I then took some white washable paint and painted
the underside of the brackets so when I literally rest
the roof on the top of the car it leaves and imprint
on where I should drill the holes.
* I drilled them and tapped the holes then mounted
the mounts and it the top fit perfectly even better
than the one that came with the car.
* Then I put some Red Lock tite and made the mounts permanent.
I posted a thread last year about it which I think might cover it better with some pics