Hardtop Brackets

Oct 28, 2003 2 Replies

I just bought a used hardtop and my car never had one in the past. Hence it has no side brackets on the car. I ordered up all the new parts including bolt but I find noway to attach. I see the welded nuts so I know where they are going to go but I'm guessing I must cut the plastic trim. eh? I don't want to cut anything much less something I just know I'm going to ruin. Does this trim actually need to be cut or can I buy one properly made for a car with a hardtop? If Ineed to cut it, I would think that there is a template so the factory mechanic can install these at the dealerships. Do any of you ex-dealer guy know anything about this?



Thanks



Fred


I saw something about this in my reading in the last few days. I think you'll find that the reverse side of the plastic trims which require cutting is marked clearly to show where they need to change. The original tool probably had a removable section so they could make hardtop or softtop versions, and the markings show you where to cut if you add the hardtop later.

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