An 85 should have long aluminum strips holding the top edge of the
canvas to the top. Raise the top, go outside, look up at the top outside
edge of the canvas. See long aluminum strips held with screws? If so,
the canvas needs to be the later type. Both of the 84 tops I have
replaced the canvas on were the later type.

Many changes occur during model years so there isn't any exact year. As
far as the fiberglass tops go, some get damaged and have been replaced.
So either type could be installed on any year. You have to look to be sure.

Mark

Dean S wrote:
> Could you please identify by year  what an earlier version is. Gowesty is
> stating they are coming up with a new and imporved tent in the coming
> months...I have an 85 with original tent which is in ok condition just
> looks old,no tears but a few pin holes.   This will be one of those mods we
> will do by ourselves...I figure to swear allot....thanks  DS
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