Hey guys it's been a L-O-O-O-N-N-G-G-G time since I last posted and am itching to dive back into this wild-wild world of addictive rotaries.

I picked up a 91' vert a year ago and it just sat as I have not had the funds or energy to touch a rotary like I used to. Not that much has changed, but enough is enough... I need to get back in the game.

The reason for the post is I need a different set of eyes to look at this used vert top that I'll be buying this week, but am not sure if it's in good condition or not.

I come from a 1st. gen back ground so I will definitely be scouring the forum learning new things with this vert.

In any and all help and suggestions will be greatly welcome.

 

The spot you are probably wondering about is Normal/
It contains a Pocket that collects rain.The bottom of that pocket has a hose that runs through the bottom of the car and out the subframe.

 

The pinhole near the rear of each side, will turn into a tear quickly if you put the top up and down quite a bit.

All these tops rip. Its not if, but when.

 

+1 I'd give thought to buying a used top. It's a 20 yr old part that is going to fail. It's not that it might, it will start tearing on you.

 

Looks like its missing some screws too.

 

Plus its half blue half black

 

Looks like somebody put a custom top on and covered up the buttons for the boot. But the drivers side looks normal. Same car?

 

Nah, your top looks more like bacon to me....SHUUUUU Pun intended
Looks like a lot of work to be had

 

what you're showing that top looks just fine assuming your getting it for a really good price. Say under $200. I've been running this top as is since 2001 and never had to do anything more than my original repair at the stress point as you can see.

BUT it is missing some of the 10mm "buttons" or they are hidding underneath the rib you're picturing. You just need to determine which ones are missing and poke some holes to install them properly when you put the top on your own vert.

See the picture below.

 

Yes I did notice one side had more buttons then the other. Other then that from what I can tell the rest looks in pretty good shape.

I'm getting it for $200

 

Camera phone. It's all black.

 

most likely because that first one is a stud, it breaks when you try to take it apart. A new one is insane money for the stupid little thing it is

 

looks like it's about done to me, the pockets are normal but you can see the seams pulling which means it will start tearing in the near future.

i prefer fabric over vinyl but fabric requires more care. fabric also looks better.

 

will keep that in mind, thanks.