Miata Mailing List: September 1997, Message #3
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From: 	"Dennis B. Swaney" <romad@sunset.net>

Subject: Re: Hardtop: Part 2: Mechanical.

Date: 	Mon, 1 Sep 1997 00:27:41 +0000



At 20:09 +0000 8/31/97, Welch wrote:

>(I have searched the archives)

>

>So I have bought this used hardtop and want to install it on LadyBug.

>It fits nicely, BUT...

>

>LadyBug has no strikers (installation terminology) for the side latches.

>The instructions I got with the top (thanks to the seller!) identifies

>the part numbers I need as:

>

>	Quarter Trim RH (with hole) NA02-68-520A-00  Qty=1

>	Quarter Trim LH (with hole) NA02-68-550A-00  Qty=1

>	Striker D/T RH              NA02-R1-361B     Qty=1

>	Striker D/T LH              NA02-R1-371B     Qty=1

>

>First I'm not sure which year the top is for.  (I forgot to ask the

>seller...duh.)  But it does have a defroster and the defroster switch

>is in the heater dash panel.

>

>Questions:  Are these part numbers still valid for a '97?

>I think there is a change in the Quarter Trim in the '97

>to accommodate the seat belt by having a slit into which

>one can insert the metal tongue of the seat belt - THUS

>there may be a different part number?

>

>Guidance, help, and assistance gratefully appreciated.

>

>I do intent to order the parts!

>

 Lester, your best bet would have been to trade quarter trim anels with the

seller and get the strikers from him also.



However, since you didn't do this, do the following:



1. order the strikers from Tommy at PBC

2. order the four bolts at the same time!

3. remove each trim piece, and using the template on the backside, cut out

the areas for the strikers.

4. reinstall the trim, install the strikers, install the hardtop, and

adjust for the best/tightest fit.



Regarding the window heater, I believe the later model Miata's (93 on) use

a separate switch from the fan switch, so you may need to get that also.

BTW, you do have the fuse block (and possibly a relay) in the trunk, don't

you? Check with Tommy at PBC to see what is needed and comare that with

what you have already.



Miataly,

Dennis

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