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kenshapiro2002
post Jan 11 2010, 05:59 AM
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I thought they were all interchangeable but somebody on a local forum here suggested otherwise. What's the deal yo?
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post Jan 11 2010, 07:11 AM
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I believe they are interchangeable. However, according to George's 700 tips book, the top changed mid 1973 to fit better. I have been trying for fix a roof rattle and wonder if I have an early model roof on my late model car. My top has the metal to hold down the rear seal.
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post Jan 11 2010, 07:40 AM
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Yes, the tops changed. Look at the mounting blocks for the rear latches. Tops changed when the door rubber changed in mid-73.
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post Jan 11 2010, 08:05 AM
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Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?

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Yes, the tops changed. Look at the mounting blocks for the rear latches. Tops changed when the door rubber changed in mid-73.
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post Jan 11 2010, 12:20 PM
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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM) *

Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?

If you like standing water in your car, then yes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.

You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
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post Jan 11 2010, 12:45 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 01:20 PM) *

QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM) *

Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?

If you like standing water in your car, then yes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.

You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
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I wonder if this is what happened to me?
I bought a new top for my 76 car, sanded it and painted it. But it seals like CRAP around the side windows. I wonder if it was an early top.

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post Jan 11 2010, 12:48 PM
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Damn! That's probably why there seems to be no way for me to get my windows in tight enough to seal against my top...my top with new seals too. Now I know I need an early top!


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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM) *

Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?

If you like standing water in your car, then yes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.

You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
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post Jan 11 2010, 12:50 PM
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I know...search...any clues as to search words to find that thread?

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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM) *

Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?

If you like standing water in your car, then yes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.

You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
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post Jan 11 2010, 12:51 PM
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We need to meet someday soon and try each other's top out!

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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 01:20 PM) *

QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM) *

Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?

If you like standing water in your car, then yes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.

You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
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I wonder if this is what happened to me?
I bought a new top for my 76 car, sanded it and painted it. But it seals like CRAP around the side windows. I wonder if it was an early top.

Zach
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post Jan 11 2010, 12:58 PM
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I know...search...any clues as to search words to find that thread?

Found it by searching for "+early +top" ... Using the search is really not that hard guys ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=73129

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post Jan 11 2010, 01:10 PM
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Much easier just to ask for your greater wisdom...thanks. Now...LMFAO...thenthread was of great help. I have the correct top. I installed the side seals on the wrong sides!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


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QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 10:50 AM) *

I know...search...any clues as to search words to find that thread?

Found it by searching for "+early +top" ... Using the search is really not that hard guys ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=73129

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post Jan 11 2010, 01:16 PM
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reading that thread... I have the wrong to, to be sure. To bad it is painted to match my car. I guess I just can't drive in the rain.

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post Jan 11 2010, 01:26 PM
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It would just start to rust again anyway!

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reading that thread... I have the wrong to, to be sure. To bad it is painted to match my car. I guess I just can't drive in the rain.

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post Jan 11 2010, 01:30 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 11 2010, 11:16 AM) *

reading that thread... I have the wrong to, to be sure. To bad it is painted to match my car. I guess I just can't drive in the rain.

Zach

Change the seals. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 11 2010, 04:06 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 12:20 PM) *

QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 06:05 AM) *

Will a late model top fit (maybe better?) on an early car?

If you like standing water in your car, then yes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

There's a thread here from Paul outlining all the differences between early and late tops with lots of pictures.

You can use them either way, but the seals don't line up with the windows correctly and the top will LEAK water.
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So are the late model windows different from early ones? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jan 11 2010, 04:40 PM
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OMG...I am so freakin' happy! My windows now fit my seals perfectly! I was so sure that my seals were poorly made, or that my windows wouldn't adjust enough, or that I had the wrong top. This might be the second greatest day of my life!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 02:10 PM) *

Much easier just to ask for your greater wisdom...thanks. Now...LMFAO...thenthread was of great help. I have the correct top. I installed the side seals on the wrong sides!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 11 2010, 01:58 PM) *

QUOTE(kenshapiro2002 @ Jan 11 2010, 10:50 AM) *

I know...search...any clues as to search words to find that thread?

Found it by searching for "+early +top" ... Using the search is really not that hard guys ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=73129

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post Jan 11 2010, 06:05 PM
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So an early '73 top is different from a later top? I'm too lazy to do the search...
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QUOTE(RobW @ Jan 11 2010, 04:05 PM) *

So an early '73 top is different from a later top? I'm too lazy to do the search...

The change was most likely at the same time they changed the doors and window mechanism.

Somewhere around the '72/'73 marker ... Dave P. can probably narrow this down for us ...
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