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Old 08-22-2011, 01:08 PM
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ill post some pics of it later (just finished working on the engine and now im gonna relax) but what would i have to do if i got glass ones? is there a difference in years, like if i got one from the eightys would it even work with the 92?
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 02:10 PM
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There are two different latch pin diameter sizes. My 91 had the fat pin (3/4"), but I don't know how far back the smaller pins were used. Both tops will fit the car the same, but if you pick up a set with the small diameter pins, you'll have to change the receivers on the body. On the other hand, the fat pin tops will work for both, as the outer part of the pin is spring loaded and will retract to show the smaller pin inside. Check yours.
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 02:40 PM
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ok ill have to check that then
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro 69
There are two different latch pin diameter sizes. My 91 had the fat pin (3/4"), but I don't know how far back the smaller pins were used. Both tops will fit the car the same, but if you pick up a set with the small diameter pins, you'll have to change the receivers on the body. On the other hand, the fat pin tops will work for both, as the outer part of the pin is spring loaded and will retract to show the smaller pin inside. Check yours.
OK, will the fat pin fit strong enough in the small pin receiver to keep it from flying off on the highway?
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 05:18 PM
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OK, will the fat pin fit strong enough in the small pin receiver to keep it from flying off on the highway?
Inside the fat pin is the small pin. When you put the fat pin top on a car with thin pin receivers and then latch it, the fat part stays inside the top and only the thin pin comes out to lock it, just like a thin pin only top would. It's a one size fits all mechanism.
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 05:28 PM
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That's good to know. I don't know if I mentioned this before, but I had a glass t top come flying off on the highway. Thankfully nobody was behind me.
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 05:36 PM
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I can't remember who, but that happened to someone else here too.
Sorry, but that paints a funny picture, although I'm sure it isn't!
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro 69
I can't remember who, but that happened to someone else here too.
Sorry, but that paints a funny picture, although I'm sure it isn't!
Yeah 69 I LMFAO. There was no damage to the car, just the glass t top. Just GONE!
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 10:04 PM
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oh wow O.o ill make sure ill do it right then lol
 
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Old 08-22-2011, 10:54 PM
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My cousin has a 92 with plastic tops. My uncle painted them black for her and they look like straight trash. Don't even bother with that crap. And after hearing that story I'm never taking mine out again...
 


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