C4s with different targa tops

**C4FUN** · 11-10-10, 09:46 PM

I have a 96 and found that it's targa top is not interchangeable with that of an 85. My 96 is a Collector's Edition. Could this be the reason?

**Baldie88** · 11-11-10, 06:50 AM

If I recall correctly the tops are not interchangeable. From 84 to mid 86 they had one type of attachment. Then mid 86 to I believe the end of the run (not really sure) they had a different type of attachment. You can do a search and it will probably give you the correct dates when it changed. I do know that an early 84 will not fit my 88.

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Ron
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**Tuna** · 11-11-10, 11:03 AM

Yep.
The early targa tops have the front alignment points and bolts in a different place. Probably changed for better leak preventation and/or stiffness of the roof and structure.

**C4FUN** · 11-20-10, 08:46 PM

Ok, thanks guys. Appreciate it.

**j3rd** · 04-27-11, 09:00 PM

To help you determine exactly which top you need measure the distance between the two mounting bolts in the front windshield and see below.

28 1/2" = 84' to early 86'
31 1/2" = late 86' to 88'
32 1/2" = 89' to 96'

Moreover the tops for the series above would be interchangeable.

**gmjunkie** · 04-28-11, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by j3rd

To help you determine exactly which top you need measure the distance between the two mounting bolts in the front windshield and see below.

28 1/2" = 84' to early 86'
31 1/2" = late 86' to 88'
32 1/2" = 89' to 96'

Moreover the tops for the series above would be interchangeable.

Easier to just look at the hardware and know what your look'n at!~!!

1st 84-86 1/2

2nd 86 1/2 -88

3rd 89-96

PS I have 2 GM Blue tints in stock for 89-96, 1 New,1 used very little in"Perfect Condition"!~!!

**kiharaz28** · 04-28-11, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by C4FUN

I have a 96 and found that it's targa top is not interchangeable with that of an 85. My 96 is a Collector's Edition. Could this be the reason?

is not that ur car is a gs..the reason is the bolts on the front windshield frame varies from diferent years (how far apart they are from each other) ..dont remeber exactly what years but i do know there are 3 different types of tops..check out eckllers cataloge i remeber seeing the exact years for the different types of targa tops