Replacing the Convertible Top Frame

[HTownGST]

I have a 97 GST Convertable. The previous owner had been in a front end collision and the top broke. Well actually not the top, but the main support that runs above the windows on the drivers side. My question is, how should I go about replacing the whole unit? I don't want to just have it welded back together, because it is scratched up and there are a few other small pieces broken on it. I am able to put it down and up, but I have to help it up, and it is a pain in the ass. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

P.S. When I say broke, I mean that it snapped in half.

 

[maymee00]

This link sells convertible top frame parts. It has the part that I think you are talking about.

http://www.trademotion.com/partloca...=1998&graphicID=6226708&callout=2&catalogid=2

 

[flinguist]

Here's a FAQ on Spyder top problems/repairs. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=77418