Well, to start off, I have a 1985 Cabriolet that wants a newer top... this summer I stumbled over a wrecked 87 Cabby that was in mint condition with only 90,000 miles before the accident. Picked it up for 350 bucks. I already have pulled 90% of the parts off of it.
However, I am at a stalemate with those little pleces of plastic that are on the top release lever... I need to get those off so I can remove the bolster trim. I have tried just about everything short of tying a rope around one of them and yanking it out with the Suburban. I would really appreciate suggestions on how to get those things off. If you think I may have tried it, post anyway.
Thanks in advance, and keep the topless bunny on the road!!
Top release lever, how do I get it off?
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Top release lever, how do I get it off?
1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet "Bunny Rabbit"
1.8 JH, 5 Speed 020, waiting on mods...
Have an engine out of a 87, will rebuild that into a 250-300 bhp and also rebuild the trans and put a LSD in... Can't say when I'll get around to that though.
1.8 JH, 5 Speed 020, waiting on mods...
Have an engine out of a 87, will rebuild that into a 250-300 bhp and also rebuild the trans and put a LSD in... Can't say when I'll get around to that though.
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Re: Top release lever, how do I get it off?
They Pry off, that is use a block of wood, and a flat blade. They are on with little finger clips unless some one glued them on.
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Yes as matter of fact, I have the Luck o'the Irish...everything I touch turns to fertilizer of the bovine variety.
You can lead a user to a link, but you can't make him Click....
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Re: Top release lever, how do I get it off?
They must be glued on then.
Well, I'll try that out soon. (gonna get the 85 out today, then I'll go try to pry those things off)
Thanks Brian.
Well, I'll try that out soon. (gonna get the 85 out today, then I'll go try to pry those things off)
Thanks Brian.
1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet "Bunny Rabbit"
1.8 JH, 5 Speed 020, waiting on mods...
Have an engine out of a 87, will rebuild that into a 250-300 bhp and also rebuild the trans and put a LSD in... Can't say when I'll get around to that though.
1.8 JH, 5 Speed 020, waiting on mods...
Have an engine out of a 87, will rebuild that into a 250-300 bhp and also rebuild the trans and put a LSD in... Can't say when I'll get around to that though.
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Re: Top release lever, how do I get it off?
ahh, by the rear seat.
they've got a metal clip on them, and they're a PITA!! Channellocks worked for me
they've got a metal clip on them, and they're a PITA!! Channellocks worked for me
85 Cab - 1.9L 8v, g-grind, euro dual downs to TT race w/ Borla, VWMS fuel dizzy, 2H tranny with 5th gear swap, TT short shift, FK 60/40, 15" BBS RA, rear disks... begging for boost...