Thunderbird 2002 convertible latch locking parts

[Museau]

I have a 2002 convertible T bird, i have problems finding small parts, for the top latch, in fact, the two jhooks are ok, but they are pivot on two plastics bushing, and they are operating with a little spring, i need both parts, i find out a store, they are selling the tiny spring 75$, with two bushing for both side they ask more than 600$, ridiculus.

Is there, such parts available on the market, or how to replace them, so i be able, to arrange something homemade

Thanks

[snowbird]

Serge: Welcome to TBN and good luck in your search for parts . If you do a search on this site you may find members who had the same experience and how to make necessary repairs without spending a fortune . Assume you are in Quebec, Canada .

[Fuchsaudio]

I bought new solid steel arms from a guy on another bird forum who machines them himself. I had mine replaced while my top was being redone. They work well and will not fail like the original plastic parts. They reuse the j hooks, and come with the springs and nylon bushings too. Pm me if you can’t track them down.

I remember when I closed my top and the old latch fell into my lap ! I barely owned the car a month !! Ford wanted to sell me the whole front assembly...no thanks.

[steelblue5505]

The repair parts are available. Goggle 2002-05 T-Bird parts & you will find out who sells the repair kit.
I would tell you who it is exactly but a certain amount of members get themselves worked up over that.

[wcoates]

I would tell you who it is exactly but a certain amount of members get themselves worked up over that.

Really Mike????

[Quickdraw]

The repair parts are available. Goggle 2002-05 T-Bird parts & you will find out who sells the repair kit.
I would tell you who it is exactly but a certain amount of members get themselves worked up over that.

Mike, did you read the last sentence in the first paragraph on the original post? Serge said he found a place that wanted a ridiculous $600 for a j hook repair kit, so he had already found your buddy.

[wcoates]

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Could this have anything to do with this thread? Bought these from Chromer cause it was cheap and it had to do with J-hook repair. Don't know who originally did them but maybe Cheryl can advise. 6 or 8 pages/pictures. Very well documented.

[Brad]

The repair parts are available. Goggle 2002-05 T-Bird parts & you will find out who sells the repair kit.
I would tell you who it is exactly but a certain amount of members get themselves worked up over that.

LOL, there's also an OEM, set on eBay for 69. but being a passive aggressive instigator I will mention eBay without actually mentioning the web address of Ebay

[007Cruiser]

But the other site will sell you one spring for just $75.

[wcoates]

But the other site will sell you one spring for just $75.

Well everybody being reluctant to mention the #$%^^*#)$))%@@ got me on the hunt.

https://www.thunderbirdspecialties.c...kit-2002-2005/

Do you mean to tell me that something I bought from Chromer for $5 I could spend hundreds of $$$ on you know who's site.. I've seen some horrible pricing but this takes the …………….. Someone must remember the member who put these kits together for peanuts.

[Brad]

But the other site will sell you one spring for just $75.

Hey, don't get worked up

[007Cruiser]

How about a center cap for $179? Such a deal.

[snowbird]

Is this the new way of welcoming new members ?

[wcoates]

How about a center cap for $179? Such a deal.

Chrome or painted doesn't make a difference--$179. Just sold 4 never mounted chrome to Tbear for less money ($170) delivered to his door. (see classifieds--4 left)

Who buys from this guy at these prices?

[wcoates]

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Could this have anything to do with this thread? Bought these from Chromer cause it was cheap and it had to do with J-hook repair. Don't know who originally did them but maybe Cheryl can advise. 6 or 8 pages/pictures. Very well documented.

Re: Soft top j-hook torsion spring

Joining late here but I have a kit to replace the original bushings and pins. I also have checked on having custom springs made to match the originals.

Please private message me if you are still looking.

Oley

Chromer advised a user that rhymed with her uncle's name but couldn't quite remember it. I went on a hunt and found the gent whose user name is Oley (Donn Olsen). Don't know if he's here much anymore but I'd sure give it a shout.