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06-08-2004 | 11:59 AM

myfast3rdgen

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From: USA

Car: Trans Am

Engine: 305 to 350 to 383 to BOOM!!!

Transmission: 5-speed

Axle/Gears: 3.73 10-bolt

T-Tops?

I know this may sound dumb, but why are they called T-Tops, they dont' form a T shape if anything they form an H shape! Does anyone know why they are called T-Tops

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06-08-2004 | 12:13 PM

okfoz

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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27

Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT

Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI

Transmission: 700R4, M5

Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

Here are some of the speculations: T-Tops =
Twin-Tops
Targa-Tops

I think Twin Tops is really where it comes from tho...

John

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06-09-2004 | 06:50 PM

labrat

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From: La Crosse, WI USA

Car: 87 IROC-Z

Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: automatic

Axle/Gears: 3.23

My window sticker lists them as RPO CC1 REMOVABLE GLASS RF PANELS W/LOCKS.

T-Tops just sounds better.

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06-09-2004 | 08:14 PM

1tinindian

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From: Rockford,Iowa

Car: 1983 WS-6 Trans Am

Engine: 1999 L31 5.7 Vortec

Transmission: 5 speed

Axle/Gears: Auburn Limited-slip w/3:73 gears

I believe that the "T", in t-top, is refering to the shape of the roof with the glass removed, and viewed from the top, looking forward, from the rear.

With the windshield header forming the horizonal part of the "T", and the part of the roof that remains between the glass, forms the vertical part of the "T".

Think back to the 2nd gen cars, when the area between the glass was body color, and it might make sence.

But that's just me, call it what ever makes you happy