transparent t-top
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Racer
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transparent t-top
have an 81 with transparent t-tops. am trying to find some kind of headliner to keep the sun out. ordered a headliner from ecklers. after receiveing the part it clearly stated that it would not fit transparent t-tops. didnt say anything about that in the catalog. cost me $40.00 shipping to find out they would not fit. complained to ecklers but they never did call me back. oh well, they just lost a customer.
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http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-t-to...1978-1982.html
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-t-to...1980-1982.html
i didnt see anywhere where it said not for transparent tops so these ought to be what you need. the first one is unpainted black ABS the second comes in colors. i hope these are what you need.
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-t-to...1980-1982.html
i didnt see anywhere where it said not for transparent tops so these ought to be what you need. the first one is unpainted black ABS the second comes in colors. i hope these are what you need.
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http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-t-to...1978-1982.html
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-t-to...1980-1982.html
i didnt see anywhere where it said not for transparent tops so these ought to be what you need. the first one is unpainted black ABS the second comes in colors. i hope these are what you need.
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-t-to...1980-1982.html
i didnt see anywhere where it said not for transparent tops so these ought to be what you need. the first one is unpainted black ABS the second comes in colors. i hope these are what you need.
Years ago I think there was an aftermarket screen, or something that could be used as a sunshield in OEM glass tops. I don't know if they still are available. I'll do some checking when I get to my shop, and post if I find something.
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Both of the headliners listed in this link are for use in stock, painted tops, not the glass ones.
Years ago I think there was an aftermarket screen, or something that could be used as a sunshield in OEM glass tops. I don't know if they still are available. I'll do some checking when I get to my shop, and post if I find something.
Years ago I think there was an aftermarket screen, or something that could be used as a sunshield in OEM glass tops. I don't know if they still are available. I'll do some checking when I get to my shop, and post if I find something.
ah ok, i guess i missed that on the catalog page.
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Mid America has a static film that fits the transparent tops.
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-4-162-5118.html
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mine are mirrored also but still get alot of heat in the summer. i dont take them out everytime i drive it and on top of that the ac doesnt work. another project i havent tackled yet.
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have an 81 with transparent t-tops. am trying to find some kind of headliner to keep the sun out. ordered a headliner from ecklers. after receiveing the part it clearly stated that it would not fit transparent t-tops. didnt say anything about that in the catalog. cost me $40.00 shipping to find out they would not fit. complained to ecklers but they never did call me back. oh well, they just lost a customer.
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Lots of members have made their own. I read a few threads a while back. Do a search. Some guys were just using thick black construction paper and cutting it to fit and using a suction cup kit to keep it in place or velcro. Some went a little fancier, but I think you can do it yourself and it can look pretty good.