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rmmchl

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hardtop tool
« on: October 23, 2004, 18:49:36 »
who sells the hardtop locking tools, and how much? I put on my hardtop today- first time in 5 years. Had to use screwdriver to turn locking nut.I quess I'll have to spend Sunday adjusting my window glass to the hardtop!
michael romeo           
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Re: hardtop tool
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2004, 21:56:34 »
Both Gernold and Roy Spencer sell these handles with a pouch.  They each have them advertised for $395.00.  One set just sold for $135.49 plus shipping.  Which was a very good price!  A cheaper alternative would be the W107 handles.  These are always up for auction on ebay.

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Re: hardtop tool
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2004, 09:05:41 »
This is what these handles look like:
You can also use a piece of flat bar 1/8 x 3/4 and machine it to fit. The width is critical because there is a small ball backed by a spring. The travel of the ball is small. It retains the handle and if your handle is a little too narrow, it will not be retained.
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Re: hardtop tool
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2004, 12:51:10 »
http://www.sl113.org/data/show_table.asp?table_name=usr_parts_and_service_suppliers

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