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Old May 6, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Which year(s) had the "PPG Solarcool AS3 2693, DOT18 M89.6" t-tops?
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Old May 7, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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I have a set on my 82. But I have bothe sets the colored roof panels and the glass. I am wondering if the glass PPG panels are after market. Thye passenger side does not fit right after trying to shim and adjust. Its close but sits up a little too high.
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Old May 7, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bluesilver82
I have a set on my 82. But I have bothe sets the colored roof panels and the glass. I am wondering if the glass PPG panels are after market. Thye passenger side does not fit right after trying to shim and adjust. Its close but sits up a little too high.
Having been down this road, shimming the T-top will only make it sit higher. If you want to get it suck down lower, you need to shim the female receptacles in the center bar section down. Been there and done this.

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Originally Posted by Crash80
Having been down this road, shimming the T-top will only make it sit higher. If you wantto get it suck down lower, you need to shim the female receptacles in the center bar section down. Been there and done this.
Damn. Why didnt I think of that. I learn something new everyday. Thanks Crash
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