Barney Eaton Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 The part shown is from a 1990 convertible and is used to hold the boot open when raising and lowering the top. It is completely hidden so you would need to make an effort to find it. My question to those that know where there's is and have looked at it........ is yours black or white?I would almost swear that the one on my 1991 convertible is black and not as robust as this part, I am suspecious that some machinest has made this part..... it has tool marks and I would guess nylon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwack Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Black in all 3 of my '90 convertibles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tempest6cyl Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 The first concept parts were machined from white nylon. They were white just because that is what was typically stocked. No doubt a capable machinist could reverse engineer a broken one to fix a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Both in my DD (late) and foundling (early) are black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my82roc Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Ive pulled 2 of those for somebody and both were black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 After a little research, this is a pretty early convertible (903298). Discounting the 10 or so they made very early, the next batch was 9 (9001279-901287) then 5 (902641-902646) then 9 (2840-902848) then a few singles, this car is 903298Seriour convertible build did not start until around 903970.... they would build one convertible and then 5-7 coupes then another convertible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rule Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 My 1990 is black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Vernon Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 1990, black, broken in half (wondered why tonneau wouldn't stay up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 3895 is black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 My new (early) convertible piece is white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Odd that this thread came up again and actually I forgot it was here.Just last weekend my son and I were discussing these clips as he can make them for me. I know they do break and there is a little demand for them.I would be interested in knowing if there is any interest in reproducing them and how much would be a fair price to charge for one.Like Kinglsey with his parts, I am not in it for the money, but would like to help with a hard to find part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 My convertible is very early. One of the first 60 or so made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Vernon Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Depend's on the price, Jim. It's got a lot of shape to it so I would think it would take some time (cost) to mill. Wish I had Jay Leno's tool box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Depend's on the price, Jim. It's got a lot of shape to it so I would think it would take some time (cost) to mill. Wish I had Jay Leno's tool box.I wish I had Jay Leno's wallet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Then I'd be happy to have his car collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 No thanks, my tag/insurance bill is high enough now. Besides I have a car for every need & no desire for more. Of course if a nice HK-500 with a/c & Pont-a-Mousson were to come along cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 For a price, I am thinking in the $ 25 to $ 50 range. JimDepend's on the price, Jim. It's got a lot of shape to it so I would think it would take some time (cost) to mill. Wish I had Jay Leno's tool box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Vernon Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) Have you selected a material, Jim? I think the base should be made thicker so it doesn't break in half like mine did. Edited April 21, 2012 by William Vernon (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) It is actually my son who can make them for me and that is why I can be pretty flexible on the price. I just won't pay him much. He tells me he has two types of plastic that would work and one of them he felt would be plenty strong enough to hold the cover up.Have you selected a material, Jim? I think the base should be made thicker so it doesn't break in half like mine did. Edited April 27, 2012 by Jim (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Vernon Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 The material used on the production part seems like some sort of nylon compound. I think there are provisions in the body to mount one on each side so if the material is a little softer, you could use two. I would pay $25 each (shipped) and buy two to try this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I still like the idea of gas charged lifter struts like they used in the prototype.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Vernon Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 You would have to fight the strut to slam it shut. Did the prototype have an electric pull down where you could casually close the tonneau and it would do the rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steveskyhawk Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Wouldn't it be trick to re-engineer the top mechanism completely to go up and down hands free (electro-hydraulically) as I'm sure it was intended to be? So much for the 400 point ruse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Vernon Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I used to own a 3000GT VR4 Spyder that had an ASC automatic hardtop. Between the hydraulic issues, the constant limiter switch adjustments, and the computer that runs it all, I much prefer doing the work myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RickinFL Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I just registered so I am a little late to the party. I have a problem with the tonneau staying upright, so maybe this part is my problem. How do I find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest William Vernon Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Open the tonneau and follow the bar on the drivers side down and toward the trunk and you'll find it. Has to be removed working from the trunk opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 If anyone wants to try making one or more, I have the measurements from the white-cream colored part that I first posted. If I get a chance, I will clean up my sketch and post the sketch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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