1980 t-top gears stripped

Old Aug 17, 2017 | 09:16 PM
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As I was working on one of the t-tops, I found that the gears behind the handle have one or more of the gears stripped. As a result it doesn't open and close the bars to lock/unlock the lock bars. Ideas from the group on where to find replacement gears or other ideas?
 
Old Aug 20, 2017 | 05:15 PM
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I haven`t seen any replacement gears, You might try to find a set of damaged "T" tops for parts .O have a set of gears made. Looks at firebirds as well.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2017 | 07:09 PM
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Thanks Zspoiler. Appreciate your thinking about it. My next step is to find a damaged top to rob them from. The gears mount with two bolts under to weather seal.
 
Old Aug 22, 2017 | 07:59 PM
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The fine folks at Fbodywarehouse were able to locate the gears/rods for my tops. I should be driving soon. Thanks Fbody. Justin
 
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