A "Factory" hardtop will be metal (a magnet will stick). An aftermarket unit
will be fiberglass. Just take a refrigerator magnet with you...an easy test.
Regards,
Chad
"Eric A. Yates" wrote:
> Mark Gardner wrote:
>
> >Hi all - How can I tell a factory hardtop from an aftermarket one? Any
> >real advantage to one over the other? I looked at a car this weekend
> >that had what the owner said was a factory hardtop. The car was an
> >early 79 with the chrome bumpers and standup radiator. The hard top
> >seemed to be steel, had the hinged pop-out rear quarter windows, and had
> >a funny black wrinkle-type finish to it. Is this likely a factory top
> >with a later finish?
>
> I was always under the impression that a "factory" hardtop was painted body
> color and aftermarket units were black. I may be totally wrong though.
> Anyone know?
>
> Eric.
>
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> Eric Yates
> eyates@enteract.com
> 1978 Spitfire 1500 FM 71614 U
> Chicago, IL USA
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