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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 08:45 AM
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Hi All- Just picked up this 1997 Trans Am w/ 30K original on her. Searched online and my area (GM Dealer) for help but cannot find what i am looking for, will only sell a whole top assembly. It has a automatic top but a plastic ball joint end on a rod that holds up one of the cross-members of the top so it will fold back nicely is broke. and the other side the rod is missing completely. Any idea where i can find what i need?



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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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That's a shame the dealerships can't help out. You would think these parts would be available without buying the whole assembly. If mine broke I would start searching the salvage yards after double checking with many dealerships about availability. Maybe someone here is parting out a 'vert. That would be really nice. Best of luck!! A beautiful purchase by the way.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 02:33 PM
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I did stop at a few GM dealers who were no help, and I did call salvage yards in my area, but i will start expanding my radius on them i think.

I did find a similar rod that is straight though on the Air Ride of a Buick, but have not went and found one yet to try it out.
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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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TTT.
Can anyone help this guy or offer a suggestion? The dealerships have really become almost useless since our cars have hit the 10 year mark.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 07:18 PM
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I just pulled a top off my 2002 convertible and put a whole new frame and all was much cheaper then a recover so I have a complete to that i will be parting out.
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 12:35 AM
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I would be interested in these rods!
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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 02:21 PM
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if you run out of options call premier upholstery in rogers mn. ph# 763-424-4693.
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