My model of MX-5 is: 1992 Eunos Roadster, green with tan interior
I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: Hard Top side latches.
Hey fab people!
Just before xmas I purchased my very first car, a 1992 Eunos Roadster and I’ve been loving him! He came with a mk2.5 hard top with heated rear window (and the incorrect plug unfortunately 
).
However it is time I got to work on the vehicle and I’m starting with side latches. Which for some odd reason are not present. I asked the previous owner why they were not there and he did not know unfortunately.
So I’m looking for some advice, as I need to cut out holes to place the mounting brackets in my tan trim (I purchased a pair of used brackets on ebay) .
A: Must I remove the entire side panel?
B: Would that require removing the soft top?
C: Will I find the mounting holes under the panel?
My biggest worry is point C. I would hate having to tap holes in the shell so I’m checking with you guys first, since I can’t work on the car until I catch a clear or sunny day.
Will I find the mounting holes under the panel? If so I would then simply need to cut out a small oval in the trim and job done.
Any advice is appriciated. Thanks 
