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Old 08-04-2008, 10:04 AM
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I'm in the market for a new targa top for my 1986 vette and i got a price of $695.00 from Melrose T-tops for a complete top. Does anyone have any opinions on Melrose products good or bad? or should I stick with Mid America or Ecklers? Thanks
Old 08-04-2008, 10:17 AM
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I've got a Melrose on my '85, no problems whatsoever. For personal reasons only, I wouldn't buy a valve stem cap from Mid America. I've heard some stories here about Eckler's shipping. I can't say anything about Melrose's shipping, I live close enough that I just drove the car there and they installed it at no extra charge.
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I heard Melrose is the best top out there. Astro is not good.

Why Mid America or Eckler's ?? They just buy and mark up from another source.
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Originally Posted by seenalot
I heard Melrose is the best top out there. Astro is not good.

Why Mid America or Eckler's ?? They just buy and mark up from another source.

I agree

Melrose is an Illinois business and makes their products in Illinois [ as far as I know?].

Everything I have seen and heard is positive

They will offer a military discount for Veterans, and that is a positive thing in and of itself.

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Melrose make great tops. Best on the market
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Thank you everyone from your info
Old 08-04-2008, 10:30 PM
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Did they give you a price over the phone? I looked up the web site and no prices. Said you had to buy from one of their dealers.
Old 08-05-2008, 07:41 AM
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Get the Melrose. Forget about Mid America or Ecklers, they sell the Thompson Astro Tops a highly inferior product.
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Who makes the tops that AC/Delco sells?

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