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| morehills |
 Nov 24 2025, 08:11 AM
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I'm not sure what kind of targa top I have on my GT replica, but the cross member does not allow the targa front latch to seat properly. Also, the little plastic arm won't work so the latches are extremely difficult to operate by hand. Is there a better solution for this latch? The top seals have been replaced recently, so I don't think the squeak is coming from them. It seems that the passenger lever just won't close flush to the top as it interferes with the cross member rib. Any help appreciated. John
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| tygaboy |
Nov 24 2025, 08:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,722 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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Looks like you latch handles are broken. There is a lever that swivels 90 degrees and give you extra leverage to open and close the latch. It attaches where that round area is in the pic that has the latch open. Sorry I can't help on the squeak.
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morehills Top squeaking. Are there better GT top front latches? Nov 24 2025, 08:11 AM
Mike Fitton You need new clips.
Nov 24 2025, 08:38 AM Superhawk996 Looks like a DAPO broke the latch on purpose to cl... Nov 24 2025, 09:50 AM sixnotfour Factory Method,,, Thanks Armando.... :sawzall: :w... Nov 24 2025, 10:07 AM morehills Yes, thanks.
I'll try some lube and see if ... Nov 25 2025, 06:21 AM
morehills Unless, of course, TYGABOY can CNC me a couple cus... Nov 25 2025, 06:24 AM |
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