T-top question
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Melting Slicks
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From: Salem Oregon
T-top question
I am getting ready to paint the 78, and need to know about the chrome edging around the t-top.
Does it just pop on there, glued?
If I ruin it taking it off, where can I get new ones?
Thanks, Randy
:seeya
[Modified by randy814u, 8:57 PM 7/9/2003]
Does it just pop on there, glued?
If I ruin it taking it off, where can I get new ones?
Thanks, Randy
:seeya
[Modified by randy814u, 8:57 PM 7/9/2003]
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Re: T-top question (randy814u)
The sides are screwed on the front pieces are glues on. At least with my 74. :leaving:
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Re: T-top question (randy814u)
I think the side pieces are screwed on- you have to remove the weatherstripping to get to them. I removed the pieces on my 80 before painting- it was a real pain- mine were painted over, so I had little choice. I did not see any glue- I believe they are pressed on and lightly crimped in place.
They are pretty sturdy pieces so dont be afraid to take them off- just be careful.
:cheers:
They are pretty sturdy pieces so dont be afraid to take them off- just be careful.
:cheers:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Salem Oregon
Re: T-top question (bhblue80)
Well shoot, I never thought to rip the weather stripping off to look. Thanks for all the replies though. Car is primed and waiting for color. :seeya
Burning Brakes
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Re: T-top question (randy814u)
It is a press on fit. You can take a wooden dowel and a hammer and CAREFULLY tap the top inside edges away from the center of the T-top. A few tap, tap, taps and the chrom piece will be off. Reinstalling is just as easy. Tap, tap, tap with a rubber mallet. Make sure you start at one end or the other....not in the middle.
