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Drilled holes in new to match locations and installed Riv-nuts using an improvised tool. The proper tool looks like a pop-riveter... but I don't own one. So...
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Damn bud, you have to lock your steering wheel up? That sucks!
I was asked in another thread th width of the hatch opening.
With the hatch closed, from the outside, I took the following measurements: 41 5/8" top, 41 1/2" bottom. In metric, the average width is approximately 105.5 cm with about a 3 mm variance from top to bottom. These measurements are taken from the bend in the sheet metal that is visible when the hatch is closed.
Which is aproximately 5 mm on either side of the hatch.
Ive got a lead on a very low rust 74 tub and hardtop. Im building a 77 and the rear end is a giant rust hole but the front is in decent shape. Im thinking about splitting the tub on the 77 and using the 74 3/4 tub and the top. this includes the hatch. Before I dive head long into this I was wondering if there are any major roadblocks I might run into?
Thanks bikersmurf for the write up it seems you have some success going the other way so maybe this will work.
Ive got a lead on a very low rust 74 tub and hardtop. Im building a 77 and the rear end is a giant rust hole but the front is in decent shape. Im thinking about splitting the tub on the 77 and using the 74 3/4 tub and the top. this includes the hatch. Before I dive head long into this I was wondering if there are any major roadblocks I might run into?
Thanks bikersmurf for the write up it seems you have some success going the other way so maybe this will work.
Bikersmurf gave me the ideas on top swap. 81 top on a 74 tub Non-USA. Mine was actually wider at the tub top and I had to use a large turn buckle to pull it in to the measurements he had. PO was trying to make a race rig once and had things wacked some what. Anyway I had other issues that I have solved such as parts availability and top was in rough condition in the rear. I did find the hatch with the header bar but no hinges and had to borrow one for a machine shop tp make me a pair for like $30. I like it except one main issue. I believe Bikersmurf is 6'-4", I am 6'-2" Not sure about him but I have tried my best to remove the hatch with my head more than once ha ha! Ouch! Learn to duck is all I can say.Oh and mine was a soft top but not oem and a hard top that came on the truck was non exsistant. I used what I could get and it worked.