59 Hardtop fit problem
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59 Hardtop fit problem
I had my hardtop restored by Glassworks in PA. The problem I have is when top is bolted down on rear deck, the corners fit, but about the center 20 inches or so has a air gap between the rubber gasket and the deck almost 3/4 inch gap. Top fit prior to restoration, but that was with original equipment on top. Is it an adjustment problem, or is it a top problem. HELP..........
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I had my hardtop restored by Glassworks in PA. The problem I have is when top is bolted down on rear deck, the corners fit, but about the center 20 inches or so has a air gap between the rubber gasket and the deck almost 3/4 inch gap. Top fit prior to restoration, but that was with original equipment on top. Is it an adjustment problem, or is it a top problem. HELP..........
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Thanks, I called Glassworks, looks like I had their Dad do my restoration ( Some kind of family fall out ) Anyway one of their boys said that the frame ( Bird Cage ) as they refer to it was not straightened. Looks like I spent a lot of $$$, and to correct the problem the top will have to be taken apart again to fix the problem. Has anyone else had issues with their top after I think the son said the name of the father's is business is Itonics, or something simular to that.
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Thanks, I called Glassworks, looks like I had their Dad do my restoration ( Some kind of family fall out ) Anyway one of their boys said that the frame ( Bird Cage ) as they refer to it was not straightened. Looks like I spent a lot of $$$, and to correct the problem the top will have to be taken apart again to fix the problem. Has anyone else had issues with their top after I think the son said the name of the father's is business is Itonics, or something simular to that.
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Thanks, I called Glassworks, looks like I had their Dad do my restoration ( Some kind of family fall out ) Anyway one of their boys said that the frame ( Bird Cage ) as they refer to it was not straightened. Looks like I spent a lot of $$$, and to correct the problem the top will have to be taken apart again to fix the problem. Has anyone else had issues with their top after I think the son said the name of the father's is business is Itonics, or something simular to that.
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