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Hardtop (Resintop) hardware
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:58 am
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.
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:55 am
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!
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.
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:21 am
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
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:49 am
by want33s
Hi Farmz,
as highway-star said most use 'over centre' or 'cam' latches.
Mine look like this... \/ \/
A boat chandler should stock them.
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:56 am
by Farmz
Thanks for the info guys.
Here's pics of my top.
Has since been repaired using fibreglass.
Will check the marine shop and see what they have in stock.
Thanks for the idea.
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:59 am
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.
http://www.protex.com/product.asp?intPr ... n=250-5000
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:50 pm
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
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:35 am
by Pinball
Mines a relatively recent flexiglass/challenge... they used the clips from the vitara... so suzuki supply only...
Spock
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:48 am
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.
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:51 pm
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
thank's
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:59 pm
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..
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:17 am
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.
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:07 am
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.