Matt_Ky

Will a set of 1984 T-tops fit a 1991 RS t-top car? I did a search and did not turn up anything. In other words, are the T-tops interchangeable from 1984 - 1992?
Or are there differences thru the years.
Thanks!

RSFreak

Yup, as a matter of fact I got my '91s on my '84 right now (and my '84s on the '91).

CaysE

Search some more.

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=234064

okfoz

There was 3 styles,
Factory:
82-83 Hook style (no lock)
84 - Pin style (NO lock)
84-92 Pin style (with lock)
NOTE: the locking T-tops seemed to be an option in 1984.

C&C style T-tops, completely different, 2" shorter, some poped up in the rear like a sunroof.

John

kid camaro

iTrader: (1)

i tried puttin my 84s on my 91 and they didnt fit to well. maybe i need to take the trim off the edges of the 84s for a better fit.

okfoz

Keep in mind that starting in 1989 there was an option for Acrylic T-tops, they are made by Leximar. The pins appear to be larger since there is a larger mechanism. The set of plastic tops I have the recievers on the body of the car in the front and rear happen to be the same as those used with the Glass type. The Adjustment is different for the Plastic tops tho. It seems as if the Plastic tops pull down really hard when used with the glass adjustment.

John

Krazzycowgirl

Heres some pics of My 82 Camaros t-top & my 87 Camaro t-tops.
http://hpiv.net/ipw-web/gallery/ttops
Hopefully this helps clear things up a little

kid camaro

iTrader: (1)

mine are both pin style t tops. but on the outter edge of the 84s there is a metal trim type piece. im gonna take it off and see if it fits like that. if it does then im all good cuz i got a extra set of t tops. i actually have 3 sets, i have some hook style back up in canada at my moms house. i have no use for them though.

Matt_Ky

Thanks all for the replies! I sold my 1991 RS to guy that was trying to put his 1984 T-tops on the '91. He said they physically fit ok, but could not get them locked down ie pushing in on the arm/ handle whatever you call it.
I think maybe okfoz hit on the problem ie the option in 1984. However, I believe he said his '84 tops were the locking type if that makes a difference. I dunno!
I do know mine latched down real tight and you had to apply a little force to push the handle/arm in
to get them locked down as well as applying a little force pulling out on the handle to take them off. Maybe he is not applying enough force afraid the arm/handle might break.
Thanks again!

89_IROC_98U

John,

Weren't these an option for the Firebird only? I don't recall hearing about Lexan tops for Camaros, but I never thought about this till you mentioned it.

- 89_IROC

okfoz

Yup, both Camaros and Firebirds, I have a buddy, who had a 1991 Camaro RS with the Acrylic Tops.

John

89_IROC_98U

Dagnabbit - my IROC-Z only has the glass tops while the '89 Firebird has the Lexan ones (I think...need to look more closely. I don't have a SPID sticker anymore). Thanks for the info; I'm always learning something here

- 89_IROC

MurcoRS

My Camaro had the OEM Lexan T-tops. They were fine in Virginia but moving to Florida did them in! After a few years they began to "bow-up" and eventually shattered like safety glass does!! I got a glass replacement set from an '87 Firebird and they did have the smaller pins mentioned above. A simple visit to the parts department and $8.00 solved the problem.

MurcoRS

Man, I had forgotten about those!! I test-drove an '84 T/A that had those... How bizzare! Can you imagine finding replacement parts for those!!!!

Big AL91

MurcoRS stated in a search that the OEM Lexan T- Tops began to bow and that seems to be my problem. Anyone else had similiar problems? Thanks