85 convertible
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85 convertible
I just bought a 85 convertible that needs a new top. When checking around for a price I am constantly told they didn't make a convertible in 85. I have one and seen many others online. I think I am going to go with a Smooth Line top. Any opinions?
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
lets see a picture of your convertible
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How about if you had an '85 "used door" used for the repair of an '86 car.
Snapshots ain't going to mean squat! The VIN in the windshield, the snapshot of the certification label on the driver door that matches the windshield.
Did ASC actually do some '85 "mules" I'd think so but I'd doubt you've "hands on"!
I guess you'll need to supply as requested in POST #4 a "show me" and documentation to match the claim!!
Snapshots ain't going to mean squat! The VIN in the windshield, the snapshot of the certification label on the driver door that matches the windshield.
Did ASC actually do some '85 "mules" I'd think so but I'd doubt you've "hands on"!
I guess you'll need to supply as requested in POST #4 a "show me" and documentation to match the claim!!
Last edited by WVZR-1; Aug 6, 2017 at 12:46 PM.
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
How about if you had an '85 "used door" used for the repair of an '86 car.
Snapshots ain't going to mean squat! The VIN in the windshield, the snapshot of the certification label on the driver door that matches the windshield.
Did ASC actually do some '85 "mules" I'd think so but I'd doubt you've "hands on"!
I guess you'll need to supply as requested in POST #4 a "show me" and documentation to match the claim!!
Snapshots ain't going to mean squat! The VIN in the windshield, the snapshot of the certification label on the driver door that matches the windshield.
Did ASC actually do some '85 "mules" I'd think so but I'd doubt you've "hands on"!
I guess you'll need to supply as requested in POST #4 a "show me" and documentation to match the claim!!
Last edited by Cruisinfanatic; Aug 6, 2017 at 01:52 PM.
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Come on brothers I work for a living. Cut me a little slack. I do appreciate the responses. I ran the VIN it comes back 85. When I took it to a upholstry shop for him to inspect and see if he needs to order anything else seems like if it was aftermarket he could have seen it. He didn't say anything cept I need a frame also. It came with all maintenance records and receipts. There is a record for a new top installation about 17 yrs ago. There is no record of work done to the motor. Yet this thing is a beast. Alot more hp than they say for 85 or 86. 4 speed manual with the 4/3 tranny. I guess I am going to order the smooth line top for a 86
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Come on brothers I work for a living. Cut me a little slack. I do appreciate the responses. I ran the VIN it comes back 85. When I took it to a upholstry shop for him to inspect and see if he needs to order anything else seems like if it was aftermarket he could have seen it. He didn't say anything cept I need a frame also. It came with all maintenance records and receipts. There is a record for a new top installation about 17 yrs ago. There is no record of work done to the motor. Yet this thing is a beast. Alot more hp than they say for 85 or 86. 4 speed manual with the 4/3 tranny. I guess I am going to order the smooth line top for a 86
Certainly would be unique.
Got a pic?