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YOUR RESEARCHIs 2002 top frame interchangable with 2003-04? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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Install on a 3 bow frame

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be installed on a 3 bow frame.
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Use good frame

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Just wondering if anyone knows if a top from a 2003-2004 Boxster that has a bent frame or no frame can be made to work by using a good frame from a 2002 Box?
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Install on a 3 bow frame

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be installed on a 3 bow frame.
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Use good frame

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Just wondering if anyone knows if a top from a 2003-2004 Boxster that has a bent frame or no frame can be made to work by using a good frame from a 2002 Box?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Just wondering if anyone knows if a top from a 2003-2004 Boxster that has a bent frame or no frame can be made to work by using a good frame from a 2002 Box? I really want glass....

POST 2Original post

Although both frames will fit on a 986, the frames can only be matched with their respective canvas coverings. 1997 to 2002 Boxsters have a 3-bow frame assembly. 2003 to 2004 Boxsters have a 4-bow frame assembly. So, the canvas with the OEM glass window from an '03 or '04 cannot be installed on a 3 bow frame. Regards, Maurice.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Dang. Oh well. Thanks for the response!

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