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Old May 17, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Just wondering if anyone out there has one or has heard anything about the one piece Astro-top made by Thompson. I'm 2 years into my first ever frame off restoration and starting to get some finishing touches lined up, the car is an 1981 and it's not original by any means, My brother and I are doing the work ourselves and I must say it doesn't look that bad either (but I guess I'm bias in my opinion). I'll get some pics up as soon as I get a little more computer savy.
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Mixed reviews like all Custom parts some have good luck with them, others don't like the quality. Read past posts using the search tool and make up your own mind.
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Some folks like them some do not like them. I have one, but don't use it. Mine did not leak and I liked the view, but it is too hard to put in the rear storage area of my '73. I just run the regular t-tops, they are much easier to store.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Thanks for all your input, I went through and read the reviews from the search feature and I think I'll probably give one a try!
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I have one, takes longer to put on and take off then regular t-tops and they lie about it fitting "easily" behind the seats. barely fits at all. when it's on though, it looks great
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