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Old Sep 22, 2024 | 01:16 PM
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Are the top frames the same for all C5s? Will a 2002 convertible top frames fit a 98? I need a new top for my 98?
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Old Oct 2, 2024 | 01:54 PM
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Are the top frames the same for all C5s? Will a 2002 convertible top frames fit a 98? I need a new top for my 98?
Pretty sure the answer is yes. I got a top including frame from a 2001 and it fit my 2003. That's not the range of years you're looking for, but I don't think anything changed during the production run on the tops from 97 to 2004.
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The yard that has the top for sale is telling me tops changed in 99. I am not sure that is really the case. I would like a replacement frame and top. The window n is falling.out of the back and I have glued it back in twice already. The frame is slightly bent from my girlfriend at the time not latching it before taking.off.
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