WTB a miata top

jmwhtzl · (This post was last modified: 02-27-2018, 10:32 PM by jmwhtzl.)

So I just brought home my 1992 Mazda Miata I bought from Taylor and I love it. I've been pining for a miata for what seems like ages now and I'm super excited to finally own one. However, it is in need of a few things, mainly, a new soft top. Figured I'd see if anyone was letting one go on here before shelling out for a new one. Mainly looking for a black one with a plastic window, and preferably with a rain rail. MUST BE ON A FRAME. Let me know what you got!

Senor_Taylor · 02-27-2018, 10:34 PM

Planet Miata
Treasure Coast
Facebook
eBay
Check with Spec Miata guys (Scott?)

And for one without a frame
Amazon for a cheap one.

A used one on the frame can be installed in an hour but may cost more and be hard to find in great condition.

If you're willing to put in the work, a new one without the frame can be bought with a new rain rail and put on your current frame.

Check your seals along the door window. If those go bad, the roof will leak a lot. Check out Shin Etsu, which is a Honda product that will make the rubber seals more supple and thick, which will help them seal.

Also remember that a Miata top will leak a tad no matter what, so don't expect perfection .

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jmwhtzl · (This post was last modified: 02-28-2018, 10:39 AM by jmwhtzl.)

Cool, thanks.

Decided just to go with a new one from amazon without the frame. Hopefully it wont take eons to put on.

Scott · 02-28-2018, 11:09 AM

I just purchased a parts Miata that could of helped you with that.

Senor_Taylor · 02-28-2018, 11:26 AM

Patience is key.

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jmwhtzl · (This post was last modified: 03-01-2018, 12:00 AM by jmwhtzl.)

(02-28-2018, 11:09 AM)Scott Wrote: I just purchased a parts Miata that could of helped you with that.

Wait, how much are you looking to get for it? I havent had a chance to post on here, but I didnt order a top yet, figured I'd scout some parts miatas just in case. Seems that may have been a good idea.

Scott · 03-01-2018, 03:43 PM

Let me take a close look at it, I literally picked the car up and haven't looked at it since, it's still on the (sold) trailer. I'm grabbing it this afternoon

jmwhtzl · (This post was last modified: 03-01-2018, 11:03 PM by jmwhtzl.)

Thats alright, I ended up pulling one from another parts miata today. Thanks for the effort though, I do really appreciate it. Sorry for being all over the place.

Senor_Taylor · 03-02-2018, 08:33 AM

Wow, that was quick. Where did you get it? I looked for a top on frame for s minute and didn't find anything close.

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jmwhtzl · 03-02-2018, 02:26 PM

Off a parts car in Charlottesville, it was on the Facebook Marketplace.

Senor_Taylor · 03-02-2018, 04:39 PM

Good job!

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jmwhtzl · 03-02-2018, 09:01 PM

Thanks, got it on frame with the rain rail for a pretty good price, and the top seemed pretty new. Got the miata inspected today, too.

Senor_Taylor · 03-02-2018, 10:04 PM

It passed with the windshield?

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jmwhtzl · 03-03-2018, 09:45 AM

Yep, all i needed was new parking light and brake light bulbs and wipers and it was good to go.

Senor_Taylor · 03-03-2018, 11:38 AM

(03-03-2018, 09:45 AM)jmwhtzl Wrote: Yep, all i needed was new parking light and brake light bulbs and wipers and it was good to go.

Fantastic news! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

jmwhtzl · 03-03-2018, 01:42 PM

(03-03-2018, 11:38 AM)Senor_Taylor Wrote:
(03-03-2018, 09:45 AM)jmwhtzl Wrote: Yep, all i needed was new parking light and brake light bulbs and wipers and it was good to go.

Fantastic news! Can't wait to see what you do with it!

Thanks! Progress is kinda slow since I'm a broke high school student, but I've got a few things in the works.

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