Sorry to hear that.
Astro tops
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Racer
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From: Around Memphis,tn
Astro tops
I did a thorough cleaning on my vette today and was shocked to notice a crack in my fairly new top . The crack is right where this guy has glued on the front round cylinder hold down that you screw the stud into through your windshield post .
Has anyone else had this happen to them ?
It actually kind of pisses me off cause I have only driven the car 3 times since I bought this from them .
Wonder if they will make it right ?
Has anyone else had this happen to them ?
It actually kind of pisses me off cause I have only driven the car 3 times since I bought this from them .
Wonder if they will make it right ?
Drifting
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From: San diego ca
Never happened to mine but I stopped using mine after 5 years when all the weatherstripping fell off...no cracks but it sure scratched easy.
I cant imagine that you were able to over tighten it - I suppose if there was way too much flex in the car it might be possible - or some rather extreme temperature variations.. no idea.
Good luck and let us know how Thompson treats you.
I cant imagine that you were able to over tighten it - I suppose if there was way too much flex in the car it might be possible - or some rather extreme temperature variations.. no idea.
Good luck and let us know how Thompson treats you.
Safety Car
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Never happened to mine but I stopped using mine after 5 years when all the weatherstripping fell off...no cracks but it sure scratched easy.
I cant imagine that you were able to over tighten it - I suppose if there was way too much flex in the car it might be possible - or some rather extreme temperature variations.. no idea.
Good luck and let us know how Thompson treats you.
I cant imagine that you were able to over tighten it - I suppose if there was way too much flex in the car it might be possible - or some rather extreme temperature variations.. no idea.
Good luck and let us know how Thompson treats you.
let us know if they fix them and how hard it was to deal w/them. thanks
Drifting
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From: Baltimore MD
I have no direct experience with them but if you check the C4 and C5 forum - the going opinion is to stay away, stay far away from them. There are better places out there that sell T-Tops with the original GM frame and glass or a newer stronger material.
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Is it against forum policy to send the link to a vendor that may not be a sponsor? If so PM for a coupld of places
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Racer
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From: Around Memphis,tn
Never happened to mine but I stopped using mine after 5 years when all the weatherstripping fell off...no cracks but it sure scratched easy.
I cant imagine that you were able to over tighten it - I suppose if there was way too much flex in the car it might be possible - or some rather extreme temperature variations.. no idea.
Good luck and let us know how Thompson treats you.
I cant imagine that you were able to over tighten it - I suppose if there was way too much flex in the car it might be possible - or some rather extreme temperature variations.. no idea.
Good luck and let us know how Thompson treats you.
Safety Car
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From: Central Michigan
[QUOTE=RoadrashOU812;1561158722]... the top had sunk in places out on the outer shell QUOTE]
I've noticed this on mine as well, but no cracks yet after three years.
I'd be curious to know how Thompson deals with this matter, your top shouldn't be cracking already
I've noticed this on mine as well, but no cracks yet after three years.
I'd be curious to know how Thompson deals with this matter, your top shouldn't be cracking already
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Racer
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Drifting
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From: Tampa FL
I'm not familiar with their replacement T-Tops, but I have the Thompson 1 piece roof (the one that goes over the T bar) on my 81. It looks nice and hasn't cracked yet, but I don't think I would buy another one on any car I was going to drive on the interstate. When you're traveling at a high speed wind gets under it and the center of the top wants to lift up. Lots of noise, and if it was raining lots of water. A glass top wouldn't bow like that.
Drifting
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
I had a set of Astro Tops on a 70 that I owned and they were junk(scratched easy and didn't fit). I had a 72 that I put Moon Roofs on and they fit and latched like the original tops. I liked that the border around the glass was painted body color. Do they still make the Moon Roofs?
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Racer
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From: Around Memphis,tn
Heres the disaster ! And No , the guy wont do anything about it . Not only is it cracking , all the weatherstrip is coming loose because the glue deteriated .
Absolutely NO more business with that guy or his cheezy tops !
Absolutely NO more business with that guy or his cheezy tops !
Le Mans Master
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From: Philadelphia, sub burbs Wynnewood, PA
I have had one of those tops on my car problem free for almost 4 years. No sagging, leaking, cracks, or scratches.
Strange how some hold up really well and others don’t last at all. Maybe it has something to do with the users
Strange how some hold up really well and others don’t last at all. Maybe it has something to do with the users
Burning Brakes
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From: Thomasville, home of the Big Chair NC
I had a set of Astro Tops on a 70 that I owned and they were junk(scratched easy and didn't fit). I had a 72 that I put Moon Roofs on and they fit and latched like the original tops. I liked that the border around the glass was painted body color. Do they still make the Moon Roofs?
My buddy has a rough set for $ 200.00
I have a set on my wagon and love them.
Real Glass with fiberglass surrounds. No problems, wish they were still made.
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Racer
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