ID on top latches
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ID on top latches
This set of top latches came from a Roadster.
My Roadster has the ladder type latches, are there several types?
Thanks for your help.
My Roadster has the ladder type latches, are there several types?
Thanks for your help.
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Re: ID on top latches
Two types of latches on Roadsters. Ladder type (earlier Roadsters) and the ones you have pictured which are the later latches found on T5 and T6 Belgium Roadsters.
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Re: ID on top latches
Thank you, Buster.
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Re: ID on top latches
Porsche issued two similar convertible top manuals that explain the correct way to open and close the convertible top on the 60-62 Roadsters. One is dated 3.60 and the other is dated 6.60. The one dated 3.60 was for the early Roadsters (vin #s 86831 to 87825), which were equipped with the early top latches (the ladder-type latches), while the one dated 6.60 was for the later Roadsters (vin #s 87826 to 89483 and 89601 to 89849), which were equipped with the later latches, as shown in John's photo.
I have reproduced both of these manuals: https://porsche356registry.org/classifieds/14343
I have reproduced both of these manuals: https://porsche356registry.org/classifieds/14343
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Re: ID on top latches
Reviving a really old thread. I think there were 2 ladder latches, one was for a speedster and the other was for the Conv D and early roadsters. The only difference that i know of is the base of the ladder part. The tab that is attached to the base for speedsters is totally vertical. The roadster and Conv D have tabs that go up at an angle. Anyone making the roadster latches or have an extra one?
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Re: ID on top latches
I have a single one in a D'iteren little plastic bag for a roadster/convertible D.
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Re: ID on top latches
Dick,
If you have an extra, id be interested in a photo and a price.
Brock
If you have an extra, id be interested in a photo and a price.
Brock
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Re: ID on top latches
The handle is different as well for the ladder type. The speedster top frame has a different angle, the handle is curved a bit more than on the conv D.
Jules
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Re: ID on top latches
Here is a photo that shows the two different latches side by side.
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Re: ID on top latches
Brock,
Sorry I just saw this thread.
You might ask Stoddard for the part your looking for.
I believe they reproduce both the Speedster and Conv. D latches.
John C
Sorry I just saw this thread.
You might ask Stoddard for the part your looking for.
I believe they reproduce both the Speedster and Conv. D latches.
John C
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Re: ID on top latches
I was told that Stoddard no longer offers the Convertible D/Roadster latches.