I wouldn't use one without the latches, they're one of the main mounting points that keep it secure, completely unsafe without them I would imagine.

The parts for the latches do tend to be quite expensive I must say, not sure on where is the cheapest. Have you tried Autolink?

 

Some hardtops like the Honeybourne mouldings hardtop don't have rear latches and are not designed to be fitted with them. They just use side mounting and front latches.

 

Well I didn't know that! All I know is that mine needs them haha. Mine has the side latches missing, so I really need the rear ones.

 

You can buy a pair of side latches, they just bolt on with two 'Torx' bolts each, right next to the seat belts. Sometimes you have to cut a hole in the plastic (depends on model) but the captive nuts will be in there on your towers.

You want some used ones as they are silly money new..

 

Depends what you mean by rear latches - Really, the 'rear latches' are the ones behind the side windows and usually called 'side latches' as the ones on the deck aren't a latch at all. If you mean you're missing the side ones, I have some Jaas ones you can have for £30. If you mean the rear deck fixings - they're known as 'frankenstein bolts' and I've got a pair you can have for £10. Drop me a PM if either of those will help you out.

 

That my friend is a bargain!

 

Cheers for the swift replies!

The parts I'm on about are the pieces that are attached to the hood and hook over the Frankenstein bolts on the rear deck. I think the official term is 'rear deck lock'

These jobbies:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230748145559

The hood has fluted sections where it looks like they should fit, but sadly they're not present. The front and side latches are present and working.

The hardtop is cheap enough, but if I have to fork out another £200 on these then it's a non starter.

 

Are you sure it's supposed to have them? As already stated above, some hardtops don't have the rear latches, but still have a section in the mould that looks liks they should be there.

My hardtop is a Honeybourne moulding one and has the moulding part, but no actual provision for the rear latches. Unfortunately the best pic I have of the area:

 

Ah! Now that looks plausible. Does anyone know if there any other distinguishing marks on a Honeybourne mouldings one that I can look out for?

Cheers

 

It has polycarbonate window as apposed to glass.