Got it. '87 T-Top GT
07-01-2014, 02:03 PM
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I'll be curious also if it stays on.
07-02-2014, 09:47 AM
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I'm going to be switching over to an electric eventually, but the metal fan does me well.
07-02-2014, 06:46 PM
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Hadn't really thought about it, but I'm good with keeping it as stock as possible right now I guess. The plastic fan worked for 27 years, this one should be good for a while.
If the motor ever goes bye bye, I'll definitely do heads, cam, and intake, and do all the other stuff around it to support the extra performance.
I've danced this dance too many times before, I'm ready to just have a car to enjoy and drive instead of it being in pieces all the time!
If the motor ever goes bye bye, I'll definitely do heads, cam, and intake, and do all the other stuff around it to support the extra performance.
I've danced this dance too many times before, I'm ready to just have a car to enjoy and drive instead of it being in pieces all the time!
08-19-2014, 09:53 PM
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Not much new to report. Just been driving it and enjoying it.
I did buy an extra set of T-Tops.
I know it sounds crazy, but I have this irrational fear of something breaking and not being able to find either a replacement, or parts for the broken T-top mechanism.
Plus, this new set looks to be in better shape than mine anyway. The previous owner had sunshade things that were stuck on the underside of the T-Tops. Over the years, the rubber ate the tint, so when I remove the sunshades, it left 4 round spots where the rubber suction cups were.
This new set looks to be in much better shape judging by the pictures. We'll see for sure in a few days.
I did buy an extra set of T-Tops.
I know it sounds crazy, but I have this irrational fear of something breaking and not being able to find either a replacement, or parts for the broken T-top mechanism.
Plus, this new set looks to be in better shape than mine anyway. The previous owner had sunshade things that were stuck on the underside of the T-Tops. Over the years, the rubber ate the tint, so when I remove the sunshades, it left 4 round spots where the rubber suction cups were.
This new set looks to be in much better shape judging by the pictures. We'll see for sure in a few days.
08-22-2014, 09:57 PM
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You might check your ignition switch, I know you just replaced it, but if the electronic part got stuck, might cause a hang up as well, like if you held the key on too long.
I had the opposite issue, I had to rotate the key slightly backwards after starting to get the accessories to turn on, turned out be the electrical connection in the ignition switch, but it was a simple, non-mechanical fix, which might be a good place to start, idk
I had the opposite issue, I had to rotate the key slightly backwards after starting to get the accessories to turn on, turned out be the electrical connection in the ignition switch, but it was a simple, non-mechanical fix, which might be a good place to start, idk
very common problem and iirc was the subject of a recall back in the day.
08-26-2014, 08:16 PM
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Got my spare set of T-Tops in today. They are in great shape, much better than my stock ones. Paint is better, and no weird stains on the tint.
There's no key though, so I'll have to replace the locks, I already found a new set.
The seals are actually better too, I'll probably put these on whenever I wash the car. That way I wont have to line the seats with towels to soak up all the water that leaks in during the wash!
LOL
There's no key though, so I'll have to replace the locks, I already found a new set.
The seals are actually better too, I'll probably put these on whenever I wash the car. That way I wont have to line the seats with towels to soak up all the water that leaks in during the wash!
LOL
08-27-2014, 10:17 AM
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Got my spare set of T-Tops in today. They are in great shape, much better than my stock ones. Paint is better, and no weird stains on the tint.
There's no key though, so I'll have to replace the locks, I already found a new set.
The seals are actually better too, I'll probably put these on whenever I wash the car. That way I wont have to line the seats with towels to soak up all the water that leaks in during the wash!
LOL
There's no key though, so I'll have to replace the locks, I already found a new set.
The seals are actually better too, I'll probably put these on whenever I wash the car. That way I wont have to line the seats with towels to soak up all the water that leaks in during the wash!
LOL
11-10-2014, 10:02 PM
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I finally tried out that touch up paint I got a few months ago. It's not perfect, and while the paint is correct, it doesn't match exactly because of 27 year of fading, but it's better than it was, and a WHOLE lot cheaper than a paint job!
I need to buy some more cans, I had enough to do some of the worst spots. I'll probably end up doing all of the titanium lower section eventually.
Here's what it looks like now. A whole lot better than huge ugly yellow spots!
I need to buy some more cans, I had enough to do some of the worst spots. I'll probably end up doing all of the titanium lower section eventually.
Here's what it looks like now. A whole lot better than huge ugly yellow spots!
