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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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I thought my hard top was missing the lower front corner on both sides. Right where the doors close. Now I think it is supposed to be that way and I only have minor repairs instead of creating a new corner.

Does anyone have a picture of this corner and how it should look?
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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not sure what you are trying to explain....I have my original 68 hardtop on my car, where do I need to take the picture?
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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not sure what you are trying to explain....I have my original 68 hardtop on my car, where do I need to take the picture?
The furthest front corner where it sits on the body of the car. Just behind the side window. Maybe I should get a picture.
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that section is damaged...looks like somebody just janked the top off without removing the holding bolts
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Yes but I need to see a picture of what it should look like because it is similar to this on the other side.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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On a 68...there isn't anything there,but the weatherstrip.There's no guide like on the later convertibles.
Here's my 68.....


There are the 2 studs on the deck,and the 3 latches on the header.That's it,so the only thing in your area of damage is weatherstrip,and the trim.
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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On a 68...there isn't anything there,but the weatherstrip.There's no guide like on the later convertibles.
Here's my 68.....


There are the 2 studs on the deck,and the 3 latches on the header.That's it,so the only thing in your area of damage is weatherstrip,and the trim.
I apreciate the pictures but it is hard for me to believe that the weatherstrip and trim will cover this. Is that what you are saying?
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your hard top is damaged, a piece is missing from that corner....as I said above, looks as if someone just muscled the top off without removing the two bolts.....
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Nooooooo....I am not saying the trim,and the weatherstrip will cover it.You have some fiberglass repairs to do!Also...it could be a later top too.Get your glass skills out,bud.
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Nooooooo....I am not saying the trim,and the weatherstrip will cover it.You have some fiberglass repairs to do!Also...it could be a later top too.Get your glass skills out,bud.
Unfortunately my glass skills are getting pretty good. Well, thanks anyway. Looks like all I need to do is follow the existing lines to know what's missing.
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