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Aug 21, 2007 | 06:45 PM

markleonard

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Thompson Astro T Top Replacement

Does anyone have any info on these 1 piece replpacement T tops for a 1980 corvette?? Good, bad, ugly ....

Aug 21, 2007 | 07:15 PM

1982CorvetteDude

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Here we go again.....do a search

For what it's worth, I love mine and have never had any problems with it. And yes my car sits in a shop protected from the climate

Aug 21, 2007 | 07:19 PM

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Here we go again.....do a search

For what it's worth, I love mine and have never had any problems with it. And yes my car sits in a shop protected from the climate

http://earchitect.50megs.com/corvette/go_topless.htm

Aug 21, 2007 | 08:10 PM

RoadrashOU812

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Originally Posted by markleonard

Does anyone have any info on these 1 piece replpacement T tops for a 1980 corvette?? Good, bad, ugly ....

Let me see if I can spell it ..............

JUNK

Aug 21, 2007 | 09:12 PM

rosslato

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Here we go again.....do a search

For what it's worth, I love mine and have never had any problems with it. And yes my car sits in a shop protected from the climate

had mine on for 14/15 yrs

Aug 21, 2007 | 09:52 PM

VettePower

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Ok everyone repeat after me. I do not want to waste my money on an Astro Top, that I used for a boat anchor after the first month I owned it.............

Aug 21, 2007 | 10:05 PM

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Ok everyone repeat after me. I do not want to waste my money on an Astro Top, that I used for a boat anchor after the first month I owned it.............

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadrashOU812

Let me see if I can spell it ..............

JUNK

if these things were so bad like so many of you say, there would be tons of them for sale for $50

NOT

Aug 21, 2007 | 10:22 PM

Vette80regon

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From: Peoplez Republik (communist portland) Orygun

"No press is bad press..."

FYI...Because this un-dying thread keeps re-appearing, I have decided to order one of these tops!

I'll try to post an objective, non-emotional review once I get it and over the subsequent months.

Andy

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Aug 22, 2007 | 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1982CorvetteDude

Here we go again.....do a search

Aug 22, 2007 | 04:17 AM

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if these things were so bad like so many of you say, there would be tons of them for sale for $50

NOT

Then , get you one Sport !

Aug 22, 2007 | 05:37 AM

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Ok everyone repeat after me. I do not want to waste my money on an Astro Top, that I used for a boat anchor after the first month I owned it.............

Same here!!!!

Aug 22, 2007 | 09:33 AM

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well I rather consider my review objective and unemotional. Mine didnt last 15 years..it lasted about 5. but i was able to get it to seal...for at least most of that period.

Hell my t-tops dont seal worth a spit right now

Aug 22, 2007 | 11:33 AM

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Then , get you one Sport !

i'll give you $50 plus shipping costs for yours.

Aug 22, 2007 | 12:47 PM

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RoadrashOU812

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I doubt that ... especially now that its being used to make a Fiberglass solid roof mold out of . But when I'm finished , I'll sure sell it to you for that 50 bucks !

Aug 22, 2007 | 05:05 PM

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markleonard

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Okey Dokey

Based on the overwhelming reply, I'll save my money !!! Bit I appreciate all the responses !!

Aug 22, 2007 | 06:05 PM

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Based on the overwhelming reply, I'll save my money !!! Bit I appreciate all the responses !!

That response Seems reasonable and I would agree that some people do not like them...thats fine

BUT I have had a 2 piece pair on my 79 for since 1989 ... and the only thing was I did not like how the rear of each panel attached to the car ..Then one year Thompson was at Carlisle and I noticed the attachment method was slightly different...???? Asked about it and they just handed me the new attachment piece... NO CHARGE...

I admit I do not drive the car much, and rarely does it see rain...BUT after 15+ years I am still happy with the tops...

Bob G.
64 72 & 98 Verts
76 & 79 Coupes

Aug 22, 2007 | 09:05 PM

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I think this thread is about the 1 piece Astro Top, not the 2 piece tops......Haven't heard anything bad about them!!

Sep 26, 2007 | 11:00 AM

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Did you ever get around to this?

Sep 26, 2007 | 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VettePower

I think this thread is about the 1 piece Astro Top, not the 2 piece tops......Haven't heard anything bad about them!!

Sep 26, 2007 | 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by VettePower

Ok everyone repeat after me. I do not want to waste my money on an Astro Top, that I used for a boat anchor after the first month I owned it.............

...didn't use mine for a boat anchor, but it is at the bottom of a river(unless it got washed out to Lake Erie by now)...

...was the most Mickey Mouse engineered piece of junk I've ever seen for a Corvette. I've seen better engineered FisherPrice toys...

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