AstroTops
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Burning Brakes
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From: Henrico VA
AstroTops
Has anyone looked into these?
http://www.astrotops.com/68_82tops.html
$389
Do they fit a '69 with NO modifications?
http://www.astrotops.com/68_82tops.html
$389
Do they fit a '69 with NO modifications?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Mass
Yes, there have been talks about those on here and on DC of benefits and drawbacks. I'll name a couple.
Positives
-looks good
-seals just as well as oem tops
Negatives
-easily scratched
-increased wind noise on highway and such
You'll see two camps of people. those who love it and those who hate it. I don't know for sure if they will fit on a 69, but I don't see why not. Below is a link to a thread about the tops.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1889405
Positives
-looks good
-seals just as well as oem tops
Negatives
-easily scratched
-increased wind noise on highway and such
You'll see two camps of people. those who love it and those who hate it. I don't know for sure if they will fit on a 69, but I don't see why not. Below is a link to a thread about the tops.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1889405
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2007
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Yes, there have been talks about those on here and on DC of benefits and drawbacks. I'll name a couple.
Positives
-looks good
-seals just as well as oem tops
Negatives
-easily scratched
-increased wind noise on highway and such
You'll see two camps of people. those who love it and those who hate it. I don't know for sure if they will fit on a 69, but I don't see why not. Below is a link to a thread about the tops.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1889405
Positives
-looks good
-seals just as well as oem tops
Negatives
-easily scratched
-increased wind noise on highway and such
You'll see two camps of people. those who love it and those who hate it. I don't know for sure if they will fit on a 69, but I don't see why not. Below is a link to a thread about the tops.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1889405
Pro
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From: Mt. Pleasant SC
I really like the look and feel of being able to see through as opposed to the t-tops. Fits with no mods required. Easy on and off.
I don't like the fact that when removed it doesn't fit in the back with my seat all the way back. Small gaps in the corner between the window and the top's weather stripping.
I don't like the fact that when removed it doesn't fit in the back with my seat all the way back. Small gaps in the corner between the window and the top's weather stripping.
Last edited by c3andc5; Feb 19, 2008 at 11:25 AM. Reason: typo
Melting Slicks
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From: Cut n Shoot TX
I really like the look and feel of being able to see through as opposed to the t-tops. Fits with no mods required. Easy on and off.
I don't like the fact that when removed it does fit in the back with my seat all the way back. Small gaps in the corner between the window and the top's weather stripping.
I don't like the fact that when removed it does fit in the back with my seat all the way back. Small gaps in the corner between the window and the top's weather stripping.
No problem. If you want to take the top off, just throw it on the side of the road!! Oh wait that would be littering....
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Pro
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Drifting
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From: Tampa FL
Ah ok, gotcha ... wasn't sure if you were trying to say you do like that it DOES fit, or don't like that it DOESN'T.
For anyone out there reading this thread though, if your vette is a 78-82 it will fit no problem. Just won't fit the earlier ones.
For anyone out there reading this thread though, if your vette is a 78-82 it will fit no problem. Just won't fit the earlier ones.
Safety Car
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
I purchased the Astro T-tops. Half the price of GM glass. So far no problem w/them. However if you shop around you can buy used GM glass t-tops for the same price. One draw back buying a set of glass parts used is getting the top shipped to your home w/out it breaking.
Astro has the shipping down so you know your top will not arrive cracked.
Astro has the shipping down so you know your top will not arrive cracked.
Drifting
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From: Tampa FL
I have the one-piece astrotop on the 81 and would buy another one for the 80 but not at $389, I don't want it that bad. If someone wanted to get rid of theirs for around $200 I'd take it off their hands though.
I've tried looking on eBay, but there aren't ever any there except ones being sold by Thompson themselves - I have a feeling that they browse ebay daily looking for tops being sold and if they see one they buy it back so they can either re-sell it, or just to keep control of their brand.
Or maybe everyone likes them more than they want to admit and no one ever sells one...
If someone else made a one-piece top like theirs, but using the GM style latches, I would buy that before the Thompson in a second, even at twice the price.
I've tried looking on eBay, but there aren't ever any there except ones being sold by Thompson themselves - I have a feeling that they browse ebay daily looking for tops being sold and if they see one they buy it back so they can either re-sell it, or just to keep control of their brand.
Or maybe everyone likes them more than they want to admit and no one ever sells one...
If someone else made a one-piece top like theirs, but using the GM style latches, I would buy that before the Thompson in a second, even at twice the price.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cut n Shoot TX
I was joking A-Hole. Didn't you see the
at the friggin end?? No need to attack my car!! i happen to like the wing. And if you happen to like a piece of crap like an astrotop, that is your perogative.....
Pro
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From: Mt. Pleasant SC
I was joking too, ********! I guess you missed my laughing man? Well I hope your car's feelings aren't too bruised. Now go take your medication.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cut n Shoot TX