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I need a couple small parts to fix my soft-top...where can I buy?
After getting my 101 Projects book in the mail, i started looking at the convertible roof repair. The top is in OK shape but the arms were unhooked to allow lowering & raising manually. As mentioned in the project (& several places here) the cover rattles in the wind while driving, top up or down.
The transmissions work & the pivots as well (E- control lever in Figure 1 of Project 71). The piston/arms that lift the cover deck are there & connected to the pivot but are not connected to the arms that actually lift the deck. I bought a box of assorted sized snap-rings to attach the arms to the piston/arms but they seem to bind every time. There are also bushings in the lift arms that are broken. Is there a good source for these bushings & the clips? The split-ring clips don't seem to be doing the job & I'd like to replace the bushings as well. Sources? Tks!
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BTW, the motor spins the transmissions so it seeems ok; I'm ordering the 2 push-rods & bushings so these little parts are all (I think) I need.....
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Anyone have experience with ***********.com?
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You are kidding, aren't you? You're posting on Pelican Parts BB and asking where to buy parts for your Boxster?
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 The other source is the dealership & they are 100 miles from me & don't deal on-line. Just looking for an on-line source for clips, bushings, etc. that aren't on Pelican.
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Simply give Pelican a call...they are more than helpful in locating parts
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I didn't think about them helping find the 'little stuff' if it wasn't on the website. I will do that! Thanks, - A Lifetime Blackhawks Fan (UNYBoater)
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 Thanks, I looked but did not find that page. I bought the arms, bushings, etc. that are listed under Body Parts > Convertible from Pelican but could not find these clips.
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Just helping out a fellow member! I was in need of the same parts that's why I knew exactly where to find them. |
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