What do I have (early vs. late) ... Options

[DC_neun_vierzehn]

I have a '73 (build date of 12/72). I'd like to buy a set of restored latches from @bdstone914 and I'm trying to determine what latches and roof I have so I buy the right latches.

It looks like I have early latches since a quarter will fit between the bumps.

However, when I use this terrific old post re: early vs. late roofs, it appears as though I have a late top. I didn't realize early latches will work on a late top.

Is it possible that a PO put on a late top and swapped out the rubber stops from the original early top to match the early latches?

Maybe the current patchwork setup works, but doesn't fit as well? This is the only 914 I have owned. Thus, no point of reference of the fit on my end.

I'm trying to figure out what I have (what pieces are early vs. late) and what I should to correct everything. Seeking input please.

Should I try to find an early top to match the latches and that would make everything "correct?"

[Literati914]

I’m no expert so take this for what it’s worth, but to me it looks like your receiving piece is early and your rubber block is late (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . I’d think late ‘72 would be the all late roof related components( I have two ‘72s one early and one late, and the roofs correspond as such). If you have late scissor lifts inside the doors for the windows, you should have late roof and roof accessories. That’s my understanding.


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