Soft top for an RT/10 question.

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Used stuff for the cars is all about supply and demand. The older/rarer the car, the more you're at the mercy of the seller. I've learned this the hard way.

A Gen. I soft top from Chrysler is $4500, but Jon B will get you one for $3500 (as of April-May). I've seen used ones go for a few hundred bucks on here and on Ebay. It depends on what year it's for, condition, etc.
 

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"A Gen. I soft top from Chrysler is $4500, but Jon B will get you one for $3500"
if anyone pays that much please pass me what you are smoking
 
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I'm looking to get rid of one and it came off of my 96 so is it a gen. 2? Wasn't 96 the first year of the gen. 2? But my 96 didn't have windows so I'm not sure.
 
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It looks like the top is a gen 1. The 96's are kind of weird as they have some gen 1 and gen 2 parts. Some clarification would be helpful.
 

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"A Gen. I soft top from Chrysler is $4500, but Jon B will get you one for $3500"....if anyone pays that much please pass me what you are smoking


Some folks WANT new vs used......on a NEW TOP, NEW IN BOX, PartsRack is 27% off MSRP.......( -27% on parts over $1000.)

So if you have an INSURED claim, you might want a NEW top, which insurance pays for. If you take your insurance settlement, and then buy our USED top you save lots more, and could even be $$ ahead new OR used.

We aim to please ....... new or used. "THE YEAR MATTERS"
 

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I'm looking to get rid of one and it came off of my 96 so is it a gen. 2? Wasn't 96 the first year of the gen. 2? But my 96 didn't have windows so I'm not sure.

Your car is technically a Gen 1.5. Gen 1 engine, no windows, interior. Gen 2 exhaust, suspension and whatever else I'm forgetting.

It looks like the top is a gen 1. The 96's are kind of weird as they have some gen 1 and gen 2 parts. Some clarification would be helpful.

I think 94-96 tops interchange. Check with one of the vendors to be sure before you purchase.
 

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The depth of the bolts that go into the windshield frame vary from year to year, along with a few other quirks like the way the side supports anchor to the front piece.

I bought what I thought was a top from a 1994, but it turned out it's from a 1996 because it has the screws that anchor the side supports vs the sliding latch mechanism (so I was told). It's not SUPPOSED to fit my car (1993), but it did.

I haven't attempted another 100+ mph run to see just HOW attached it is, but it's on there and fits snugger than the used and abused original top that blew off.
 
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Your car is technically a Gen 1.5. Gen 1 engine, no windows, interior. Gen 2 exhaust, suspension and whatever else I'm forgetting.



I think 94-96 tops interchange. Check with one of the vendors to be sure before you purchase.
I'm trying to get rid of the top and I just want to make sure I don't give a potential buyer the wrong information. Thanks.
 

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Soft top taken off a 96RT-10 when purchased and hardtop installed. like new and in bag. $2250

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i need the side rails, anyone can help...?? or a good soft top in good price??
 

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I have new OEM / NOS still in Box....Fits 94/95. Open to Offers.
 

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Some folks WANT new vs used......on a NEW TOP, NEW IN BOX, PartsRack is 27% off MSRP.......( -27% on parts over $1000.)

"So if you have an INSURED claim, you might want a NEW top, which insurance pays for. If you take your insurance settlement, and then buy our USED top you save lots more, and could even be $$ ahead new OR used.

We aim to please ....... new or used. "THE YEAR MATTERS"
blah blah blah.......take a hit and chill out man
 

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Some folks WANT new vs used......on a NEW TOP, NEW IN BOX, PartsRack is 27% off MSRP.......( -27% on parts over $1000.)

"So if you have an INSURED claim, you might want a NEW top, which insurance pays for. If you take your insurance settlement, and then buy our USED top you save lots more, and could even be $$ ahead new OR used.

We aim to please ....... new or used. "THE YEAR MATTERS"
blah blah blah.......take a hit and chill out man


I stand behind JonB's claim. I had a accident with mine and Jon was able to get me LOTS of parts. With EXCELLENT prices!! Sometimes I wanted ORIGINAL (expensive), sometimes USED (cheap), sometimes AFTERMARKET (different). It was an isurance claim, made perfect sence to use him.

What's your problem? I think you need to sit in a refridgerator few minutes.:rolaugh:
 

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Thanks, just have to find out exactly the parts i need and decide what to do, buy an entire top or just buy the rear bar.
Thanks
 

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Anyone that may have a soft top rear bar for a 94 RT? i will apreciate it!.
 

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