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I had one of my t-tops blow off my car years ago because it wasn't properly latched. I bought a used set to replace it but they are off. Late77 and the weatherstripping just does not seal properly no matter what I've done to adjust. I'd like to maybe fix my original t-top because it had a nice "memory" to the car roof. If it's even possible.
So tell me how hard and what exactly would be required to fix the t-top?
I would call up a corvette restoration shop and ask them. Try calling Masterworks http://www.mwauto.com/ they did the fiberglass work and paint on my car, they did a top notch job.
The complete correct year t top would be really cheap on ebay? Honestly financially I just dont see repairing that one making any sense..chances are it wont fit exactly the same due to the repair making the area a different thickness. I thought the late 77 t top was different than the earlier ones and wouldnt fit right?
I actually had to use a dremel to get the moon roof brand ones that came on my car to actually fit correctly since they were molded so poorly.. one fit ok but the other was terrible until I removed the extra material from the front underneath.
I actually have a set of 76 T tops I bought on ebay before fixing the glass ones I have... Too bad your like 3 hours from me.. Id let you test them for fitment.
Last edited by augiedoggy; 06-28-2016 at 11:11 PM.
Here is the correct style 68-76 passenger T top for $90 and free shipping... again the late 77 t top doesnt fit earlier car correctly and thats why your having fitment issues with it.
I had one of my t-tops blow off my car years ago because it wasn't properly latched. I bought a used set to replace it but they are off. Late77 and the weatherstripping just does not seal properly no matter what I've done to adjust. I'd like to maybe fix my original t-top because it had a nice "memory" to the car roof. If it's even possible.
So tell me how hard and what exactly would be required to fix the t-top?
I would charge 200 to fix that plus materials and parts. If you are not familiar with 2 part resins, and hand laying fiberglass, this is not a good project to learn on, it has to be exactly the same as it was. Exactly... not a little thin here or tiny bit thicker there, it can't be a cosmetic patch. In this particular place glass to resin ratio has to be right on, because there not much thickness work with. And of course you have to use Fiberglass resin designed for Sheet Molded Composite panels. You can send it to me, I'll fix https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lies/smash.gif it and send it back.
06-27-2016, 11:17 PM
Any way to fix t-top fiberglass damage '75
