Hardtop hardware

[Lalmeida617]

Guys I picked up a hardtop off a 94. I plan to put it on my 96. It does fit with the sports bar removed and the front latches lock as they should, but I need rear mounting hardware. I am told the top slides on two pins that stick off the roll bar. Does anyone have a picture or a little drawing of these pins with dimensions? I would like to make a set.

Also is there a rear weatherstrip near the rear overhang area that sits on top of the roll bar? Pic? Thanks guys

[99RT10]

The pins should already be on the top. They bolt to the Sportsbar. If they are not in place, you can use 4-5 inch bolts (guessing on the length ) to secure it.

[Lalmeida617]

The pins should already be on the top. They bolt to the Sportsbar. If they are not in place, you can use 4-5 inch bolts (guessing on the length ) to secure it.

But what about the gap between the areas the bolt fits through and the sports bar? Nothing fills this gap? I think a pic of an actual bolt in the top off of the car would go a long way. Someone must have one.

[CSX]

I have a Viper Mania hardtop, I'll post pictures when I get home tonight of what the hardware looks like both installed and off the car. I think it would be pretty easy to replicate the setup using hardware from Home Depot - it's not very complicated.

[Lalmeida617]

Thx CSX. With so very few gen1’s around me it’s not easy to go see one in person.

[jdeft1]

I have a'94 with a mopar hardtop, installing it requires the removal of the black plastic 'sports pad'. After you get that off, the hardtop screws right on. Tops are a touchy subject with early vipers. I have a zillion pics but I just can't find one that shows the hardtop rear mounting setup.Attachment 40908

[Lalmeida617]

Jdeft1 thanks for trying. I can’t see your pics maybe it’s a forum issue. Anyway I got the info I needed from the Wizard. The pics I hope you can see are of the mounting hardware for Chucks top which is a 94, the same top as I have. As I suspected it’s a M8x1.25 shoulderbolt with a .688 OD belleville washer .055 thick. I am still up in the air on the ID of the washer. The one washer I have has a .265 ID which is smaller than the threads major dia that measures .312, maybe a .265 ID can be screwed on. I will order both and see but I can now track this stuff down at McMaster. The top slides along the bolts as the car moves. I hope this helps someone else.

[MH60M]

Anyone have a 3-piece top and need hardware?

I have a GTS and I found a bag of hardware labeled "3-piece top" from a batch of parts I bought from out of state.