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Old 06-21-2009   #1 (permalink)
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so i had a crazy idea, how about mod a mg convertible top to fit my gt after i cut the top off and weld in bracing. just a idea, what do yall think?
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so i had a crazy idea, how about mod a mg convertible top to fit my gt after i cut the top off and weld in bracing. just a idea, what do yall think?
You need to put in all your bracing BEFORE you cut the top off.
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so i had a crazy idea, how about mod a mg convertible top to fit my gt after i cut the top off and weld in bracing. just a idea, what do yall think?
MG top will not fit the GT properly, wrong curves and mounting.

Look for an Alfa Romeo spider top, that one is almost a perfect fit.
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MG top will not fit the GT properly, wrong curves and mounting.

Look for an Alfa Romeo spider top, that one is almost a perfect fit.
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