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Old 10-14-2023, 08:12 PM
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Default Awesome junk yard find

Pull & Pay - Ft Myers Fl,
Needed a new top for my 97 T/A convertible..Mine is shot,dirty,rips all over..looks like crap..and its a tan color..
Check the yard web site every week to see what Pontiacs they have.They have a nice 99 Firebird convertible there for 38 days so far,so i went today to see whats left.Well the top was there,very nice shape,looks almost new,black in color,My car is black..
Took the complete top off, frame and all..Took me about 45 mins..cost me $113 !!!!
I almost bought a new top last week,but figured I would go look at this one first.Lucky I did..Saved about $800 or more..

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Old 10-14-2023, 09:30 PM
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Thats cool!

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Old 10-14-2023, 11:10 PM
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...and the install should be a lot easier, and cheaper.

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Old 10-15-2023, 08:35 AM
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...and the install should be a lot easier, and cheaper.
I was getting stressed about installing a new top,but this is too easy now..
3nuts up front and a bunch of nuts in back..then hook up the hydro lines..Now I can drive when it rains here..

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Old 10-15-2023, 09:19 AM
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Get the hydraulics too
I have 3 that still sport the OEM top in nice shape so there is hope.
A product called Ragtop will help.

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