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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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| morehills |
Nov 25 2025, 06:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 129 Joined: 2-March 23 From: Great Barrington, MA Member No.: 27,202 Region Association: North East States
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Yes, thanks.
I'll try some lube and see if that helps, but the cross member on my top definitely interferes with the latch so it won't clamp securely. Maybe I can grind it down a bit to get better clearance. Or perhaps I'll try fashioning some tabs like the factory GT and see if I can just bolt it in (thanks SixNotFour). If not, maybe I find a different top. I'm not sure the brace does all that much and I'd like to have one that doesn't squeak when on every road crack. Bonus: If I had two I can take the old one and make a fixed bike rack attachment. Switch lids when I wanna haul my ride. Not a bad option. John |
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morehills Top squeaking. Are there better GT top front latches? Nov 24 2025, 08:11 AM
tygaboy Looks like you latch handles are broken. There is ... Nov 24 2025, 08:34 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 Unless, of course, TYGABOY can CNC me a couple cus... Nov 25 2025, 06:24 AM |
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