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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
 Dec 7 2024, 02:07 PM
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I know there are two different tops (early vs. late).
My question is can an early top work on a late car IF the rubber seals on the sides have been updated (to match the late windows) AND the bump stops have been swapped (to match the late latches)? The reason I ask is that I have two spare tops (one early and one late). I have them both stripped down (no rubber, no hardware, no felt headliner, etc.). Just the fiberglass top. And I noticed that the early top much lighter. I weighed them and the early top is approx. 17 pounds whereas the late top is approx. 23 pounds. I'm not looking to shed weight for performance (although that's a bonus), but a lighter top would be less cumbersome to take off and put on the car. TIA -Kris |
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| 930cabman |
Dec 7 2024, 02:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,780 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
Dec 7 2024, 05:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 485 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Dec 7 2024, 03:52 PM)  One of the things I’ve loved about 914 World since joining a few years ago is the kind/helpful nature of this community. This reply, not so much. |
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| 930cabman |
Dec 8 2024, 02:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,780 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(DC_neun_vierzehn @ Dec 7 2024, 06:48 PM) QUOTE(930cabman @ Dec 7 2024, 03:52 PM) One of the things I’ve loved about 914 World since joining a few years ago is the kind/helpful nature of this community. This reply, not so much. Not all of us have all the answers, but are interested in finding them |
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| DC_neun_vierzehn |
Dec 8 2024, 02:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 485 Joined: 16-November 20 From: Delaware Shore Member No.: 24,893 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Dec 8 2024, 03:01 PM) QUOTE(DC_neun_vierzehn @ Dec 7 2024, 06:48 PM) QUOTE(930cabman @ Dec 7 2024, 03:52 PM) One of the things I’ve loved about 914 World since joining a few years ago is the kind/helpful nature of this community. This reply, not so much. Not all of us have all the answers, but are interested in finding them My apologies then. When I saw that you had nearly 4,000 posts and posted a popcorn emoji, it felt sarcastic. My bad. |
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| 930cabman |
Dec 8 2024, 03:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,780 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(DC_neun_vierzehn @ Dec 8 2024, 03:45 PM) QUOTE(930cabman @ Dec 8 2024, 03:01 PM) QUOTE(DC_neun_vierzehn @ Dec 7 2024, 06:48 PM) QUOTE(930cabman @ Dec 7 2024, 03:52 PM) One of the things I’ve loved about 914 World since joining a few years ago is the kind/helpful nature of this community. This reply, not so much. Not all of us have all the answers, but are interested in finding them My apologies then. When I saw that you had nearly 4,000 posts and posted a popcorn emoji, it felt sarcastic. My bad. apology not required, but thank you. Like many of us I am a garage cobbler enjoying the hobby. I have several examples and parts from several sources so having an idea what works with what often gets one in the ball park |
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DC_neun_vierzehn Question about early vs. late tops Dec 7 2024, 02:07 PM
Robarabian That reply was pretty normal actually... someone i... Dec 7 2024, 06:44 PM SirAndy More than you ever wanted to know.
http://www.914w... Dec 7 2024, 06:19 PM
DC_neun_vierzehn
More than you ever wanted to know.
http://www.914... Dec 7 2024, 06:45 PM SirAndy
[quote name='SirAndy' post='3180693' date='Dec 7 ... Dec 7 2024, 08:21 PM JamesM
Not only are the seals different, the actual mou... Dec 7 2024, 09:21 PM SirAndy
Not only are the seals different, the actual mo... Dec 7 2024, 09:53 PM JamesM
Not only are the side seals different but the ch... Dec 8 2024, 08:23 PM fixer34 FWIW, I did the exact opposite to my '70 over ... Dec 7 2024, 06:26 PM JamesM While there are changes to the roof itself and the... Dec 7 2024, 07:34 PM cgnj @DC_neun_vierzehn I have a 1970 top, a 73 914 wit... Dec 7 2024, 10:12 PM DC_neun_vierzehn
@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?show... Dec 8 2024, 09:34 AM DC_neun_vierzehn I just laid down both naked tops (no hardware, no ... Dec 10 2024, 03:08 PM 930cabman
I just laid down both naked tops (no hardware, no... Dec 10 2024, 05:06 PM SirAndy
I just laid down both naked tops (no hardware, no... Dec 10 2024, 05:19 PM JamesM
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On mine (late top, early doors), i had ... Dec 11 2024, 01:11 AM Literati914
Not only are the side seals different but the c... Dec 12 2024, 09:39 AM |
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