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Hardtop (Resintop) hardware

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Hardtop (Resintop) hardware

Post by Farmz »

Hey guys,
I have a second hand, two peice resin top for a Sierra that I am hoping to install on my Sierra, but it didn't come with the hardware used to fasten it to the body.
Does anyone online source where I can locate the hardware for the front section of the hardtop. It uses some rubber/springlike hooks.
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Post by Highway-Star »

My front section (and now rear after modification) on mine uses little cam latches. I tried buying these from the manufactuerer (flexiglass) and they tried to tell me that that they never manufactured my roof! :bad-words: Tools, it has a massive flexiglass badge on it! I ended up getting some from a marine shop, and these are stainless too.

Don't know if this type of latch is what you need/want, but a marine shop still might be worth a crack, Also talk to the shop owner, as mine were special order not on the shelf.
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Post by Lil'Loki »

Has it got a manufacturer's badge on it like tourer top, flexiglass etc…
You could search the web or email them to see if they have the components required.

Perhaps posting pics of your resin top might jog someone's memory or suggestions
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Post by want33s »

Hi Farmz,
as highway-star said most use 'over centre' or 'cam' latches.
Mine look like this... \/ \/
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A boat chandler should stock them.
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Post by Farmz »

Thanks for the info guys.
Here's pics of my top.
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Has since been repaired using fibreglass.
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Will check the marine shop and see what they have in stock.
Thanks for the idea.
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Post by Randamonia »

These fitted mine spot on. Not sure if they deliver to Oz or even if it's worth it but may give you an idea.

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Post by over land 4x4 »

ok iv got one of these top and people keep asking me to sell it to them how much are thay worth? whats a good price and what did you all pay for your's thanks
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Post by Pinball »

Mines a relatively recent flexiglass/challenge... they used the clips from the vitara... so suzuki supply only...

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Post by Farmz »

Thanks for all the help guys.
I finally managed to track down a second hand front roof complete with all the hardware. Got it for US$200.
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Post by over land 4x4 »

iv been told that one size fit's all with these top's is that right??
N/T and W/T are the same size

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Post by foolsp33d »

difference in NT and WT body wise is minimal, tops should fit no worries. dash are different, diffs are different, NT handbrake is on transfer, WT off rear wheels.. if there is other differences.. someone will chip in..
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Post by Highway-Star »

Yes, NT and WT will interchange. Also will 1litre and coily I believe. SO long as they are all the same wheelbase vehicle.

Do be aware that some of the roofs require custom holes in your bodywork to mount, and will not line up with any standard Suzuki holes.
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Post by Farmz »

and the headache continues.
Finished installing the sides and roof of the hardtop, and was in the process of hanging the rear door, when one of the hinges broke in two. They are just made of plastic (or nylon) and over the years have become fatigued.
Any ideas if and where I can get replacement hinges or substitutes.
Have already bought some Stainless Steel hinges, but they require new holes to be drilled in the resin, which i am hoping to avoid.
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