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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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I have a issue when i close the top of my 90 convertible.When i close the top and turn the handles into that littelquarter size hole located on both sides of the top of the windshield the two little piece inside are wearing down and making it very hard for me to lock my top in place.They are worn on one passengers side,and the handles are very hard to lock in.Does anybody have any advice for me
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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RCapece
Hi Members,
I have a issue when i close the top of my 90 convertible.When i close the top and turn the handles into that littelquarter size hole located on both sides of the top of the windshield the two little piece inside are wearing down and making it very hard for me to lock my top in place.They are worn on one passengers side,and the handles are very hard to lock in.Does anybody have any advice for me
Replace the two little pieces?


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Old May 17, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Can i weld 2 little pieces on each hole where they are worn.Somebody said buy a product called Lab weld it works well,and adhears to everything
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Remember this latch holds the fromt of th roof, if they fail, guess what!!!! Replace with new parts.
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Who sells those parts
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Originally Posted by RCapece
Who sells those parts
Start with Gene at GMPartshouse.com

If you can identify the # of part on the illustration I posted (yea it kinda sucks) I'll look up the factory number. Your local dealer may be able to look up the part number as well.
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