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Topic: Conv Top Latches
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mvendl
Gearhead Posts: 131
From: Lowell, IN, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-12-2002 03:43 PM
   
Allright all you convertible owners out there... I've got a question. You know the hooks right? They grab a little recessed plastic area at the top corner of the windshield piller... Am I describing this right? I dont know the proper name of it but I do know that if you are traveling down the highway at 90 and they give out, the top will become a great big sail  ... In any case, I need 2 of these, one LH and one RH... does anyone know if they are made in stainless or alum.? tnx.--mark ------------------
'66 Mustang Coupe
'90 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible
'85 F150 XLT 302
'97 Ranger XLT extended cab
'96 GMC Jimmy 4X4 (the wife's)
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 1956
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-12-2002 07:58 PM
Mine look to be chrome, but I wouldn't swear to it.
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BLUE
Journeyman Posts: 38
From: COLLINSVILLE, IL
Registered: May 2002
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posted 08-12-2002 09:04 PM
Hey mvendl i know exactly what you are talking about mine are cracked right in the middle on the thinnest part. Seems like a piss poor place to use plastic!!!!! Anyway i was gonna go to the ford dealer and see what they get for new ones. Just not in a big hurry right now as i leave the top down because some small pieces of hail went right thru the darn thing. LOL Should be getting a new top before winter. I just keep spending money on other things, no big deal because she mainly just sleeps in the garage.(my car that is)
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mvendl
Gearhead Posts: 131
From: Lowell, IN, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-19-2002 09:52 AM
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Originally posted by BLUE: Hey mvendl i know exactly what you are talking about mine are cracked right in the middle on the thinnest part. Seems like a piss poor place to use plastic!!!!!
Yeah, no kidding. Do you happen to know the name of this annoying little part? Or, does anyone else for that matter. I'm not having much luck finding these online and I dont have a shop manual for my car yet... thanks, --mark ------------------
'66 Mustang Coupe
'90 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible
'85 F150 XLT 302
'97 Ranger XLT extended cab
'96 GMC Jimmy 4X4 (the wife's)
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BLUE
Journeyman Posts: 38
From: COLLINSVILLE, IL
Registered: May 2002
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posted 08-19-2002 08:51 PM
why not just try the dealer, cant be very much$$$. if nothing else they will know the technical name for them. Let me know what you find out.
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