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Old 09-04-12, 06:24 PM
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ID Finally replaced my 1988 Vert top!

Afternoon!

I have had my white rx7 for almost 2 years now. I've been always looking for a new top since mine was shot. finally, a forum member here came to help me and now.... tada! New top!

dream.come.true.

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Old 09-04-12, 07:15 PM
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Looks nice!
Always satisfying when you replace something as big/important as your vert top!
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Looks great! Nice job.
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A nice wash would make it look real clean. Nice work. Kinda reminds me how I felt putting a non-rusted hatch on my FC. Felt great.
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Looks good, clean it up and it'll look even better!
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Morning!

Thanks guys. Took my dad 5.5 hours to get it all done thanks to the manual not stating that we need to remove the metal strip from the old top and place it on the new one.

I ordered 303 protectant today and I'll get her washed up tomorrow and have a fresh pic up.

PZ
Old 09-05-12, 11:10 AM
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Hi again.

As a side note, I noticed that it doesnt close yet, probably due to tightness. I saw on here about loosening some clamps thus allowing the top to close but I'm not sure what was being referenced?

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Old 09-05-12, 11:44 AM
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there is a jamb nut by the latches, if you loosen the nut you can then turn the latch to adjust it
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Nice job!

My white '88 vert still has the original top, but surely could use a new one. I'm the original owner and I've been fixing and adding performance mods for the past 5-6 years. Since the top is down 90% of the time, it hasn't been a high priority, but *soon*.

Where did you get yours and what is the brand?
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You mean on the latches on the hard top portion?
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So I noticed this morning that the bolts along the top as it attaches to the car had torque amounts? Why is that? I might need to double check mine.
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very nice, i much prefer the canvas though. i bought mine already redone, but its so much better than the top that was on it when i bought the car.


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lol, nice job. looks great.
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