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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Scaledetails, Mar 7, 2011.

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  1. Scaledetails

    Scaledetails F1 Rookie

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    #1 Scaledetails, Mar 7, 2011
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    The piece that attaches to the top gave up (clamping holes opened up), is there a replacement available short of buying an entire assembly? Thanks for the help.
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  2. hank sound

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    #2 hank sound, Mar 7, 2011
    Stephane, check with Ron Frohock (Mondial top latches).

    So - - just how tight was your top?? :):)

    Best,

    Hank
     
  3. gidleigh

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    #3 gidleigh, Mar 8, 2011
    GT Car Parts
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    Phoenix, AZ 85027-2956 623-780-2200, and Ferrparts.com are parting out Mondials. They may have what you need.
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  4. Ferrari Tech

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    #4 Ferrari Tech, Mar 8, 2011
    I have in the past machined new pieces for the Mondial top latch. If you can't find one, let me know, as I am sure I can fix it.
     
  5. maestro8

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    #5 maestro8, Mar 8, 2011
    +1

    It took me 1 hr with a scrap piece of steel, a drill press and a grinder to replace the broken part. Definitely not rocket surgery.
     
  6. brian.s

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    #6 brian.s, Mar 8, 2011
    He has an ad on here right now
     
  7. Scaledetails

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    #7 Scaledetails, Mar 8, 2011
    Thanks for the replies everyone. I think I will go with the machining route. I'll ask a friend of mine, if not, I am coming to you Wade.
    Ron Frohock has a great replacement to the other important part of this toggle but not the part in question.
    Hank, I bought this Mondial with plans on flipping it for profit, but it is seriously growing on me. Never had a cabriolet before, all 7 were coupes! Aside from the top issue, seems like a seriously fun toy to have around, I may end up keeping this one longer than I had planned. Now I see why the cabs get such good feedbacks. ;)
     
  8. Ferrari Tech

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    #8 Ferrari Tech, Mar 9, 2011
    I will be glad to help.
     
  9. Scaledetails

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    #9 Scaledetails, Mar 9, 2011
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