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Dolylama
May 4th, 04, 05:26 PM
Is there a difference between a manual convertible top frame and a power top frame. I would like to add a power top if possible. It's totaly dissasembled.

Thanks

Gary Dorion
May 4th, 04, 05:35 PM
Do a search on this topic. It has been covered. The top frames are different between the two. You can't add power to the manual top frame.

Mark C
May 6th, 04, 04:50 PM
You can physically add the power top hardware to a manual top but it won't open and close correctly. The difference is in the center hinge and the linkage connected to it from the rear quarter area. A manual top is designed to be pulled up from the front, the power tops are designed to be pushed up from below. A manual top with the hydraulic cylinders attached will not open up or close all the way by itself, you'll have to assist it.

See this post:
http://www.camaros.net/cgi-bin/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=000872