Problem with Glass Top
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Racer
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Problem with Glass Top
Hey Everyone,
I just bought a smoked glass top off ebay, and I am having an issue getting it to fit on my 92.
I was under the impression that tops fit all models from 89 to 96 which is what this glass top came off of, but the front bolts do not match up to the fasteners on the top. I loosened the two bolt that hold the fasteners to the top and I see that they do slide from side to side, but I still can't get them to line up.
Has anyone else run across this problem?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
John
I just bought a smoked glass top off ebay, and I am having an issue getting it to fit on my 92.
I was under the impression that tops fit all models from 89 to 96 which is what this glass top came off of, but the front bolts do not match up to the fasteners on the top. I loosened the two bolt that hold the fasteners to the top and I see that they do slide from side to side, but I still can't get them to line up.
Has anyone else run across this problem?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
John
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Smoked glass sounds like an Astro Top.
When you loosen the two bolts on the brackets on the top. Those pieces should move around.
You have to remove the header trim, then get the brackets lined up with the screws. Then you tighten those two bolts down on the top locking them in place.
When you loosen the two bolts on the brackets on the top. Those pieces should move around.
You have to remove the header trim, then get the brackets lined up with the screws. Then you tighten those two bolts down on the top locking them in place.
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Racer
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Smoked glass sounds like an Astro Top.
When you loosen the two bolts on the brackets on the top. Those pieces should move around.
You have to remove the header trim, then get the brackets lined up with the screws. Then you tighten those two bolts down on the top locking them in place.
When you loosen the two bolts on the brackets on the top. Those pieces should move around.
You have to remove the header trim, then get the brackets lined up with the screws. Then you tighten those two bolts down on the top locking them in place.
I did loosen those brackets, and they do slide from side to side, but I can't seem to get them to line up with my bolts on the car.
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I have a big long piece of plastic trim that they included, but I wasn't sure what that was for. The top fits on there without this piece of plastic. My fiberglass top doesn't have this plastic header, so I didn't think I needed it. Am I supposed to use this piece of plastic trim?
I did loosen those brackets, and they do slide from side to side, but I can't seem to get them to line up with my bolts on the car.
I did loosen those brackets, and they do slide from side to side, but I can't seem to get them to line up with my bolts on the car.
The plastic header piece is on the windshield that your rear view mirror attaches to. Here is a tech article on how to adjust your top that Melrose put up before they got banned. Though I do recommend to avoid Melrose tops as they are junk as is their customer service.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...-c4-roofs.html
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Racer
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This picture was very helpful. The brackets on my top are for 86L-88, and my car is a 92. So, am I screwed? Or can I change the brackets?
This top was used, but the seller did not own the car. It was a shop that replaced the top for a customer and he did not want to keep his old top.
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If you cant ship it back for a refund I would sell it here in the WTB/WTS section and start the process over again. Consider it just a life lesson and dont beat yourself up too bad.
Last edited by Goldcylon; Nov 24, 2010 at 10:32 PM.
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If they listed an 89-96. Then I'd go through the complaint process via eBay since they listed it wrong and try to get all of your money back. I'd at least get the shipping cost back from the seller and resell the top if that doesn't work. But if the top is an Astro Top, you may not get much for it here since that top is the worst you can buy.
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From: San Antonio Texas
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Yes, I will sell it. I'd just like to get what I paid for it.
$281.64 + $90.00 shipping. Total was $371.64
Here is a link to the ebay auction I won.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Let me know if you are interested.
$281.64 + $90.00 shipping. Total was $371.64
Here is a link to the ebay auction I won.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Let me know if you are interested.
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I just changed mine from 2nd gen top to a 3rd gen top. I had to change the brackets that attach to the windshield, plus the plastic trim under the brackets that goes across the length of the windshield. I believe there was about an inch difference in the width of the front bolts on the tops.
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I just changed mine from 2nd gen top to a 3rd gen top. I had to change the brackets that attach to the windshield, plus the plastic trim under the brackets that goes across the length of the windshield. I believe there was about an inch difference in the width of the front bolts on the tops.
I will sell it and start over.
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does the top you have does it have a vin stamp on the frame. the used one I bought for my 94 had a vin stamp from a 91 and of coarse it fits like a glove
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Since the seller listed it wrong. I'd file a complaint via ebay requesting a full refund including shipping. And then if the seller wants the top back, charge him shipping to fix his mistake. As he lists it for an 89-96. No point in loosing money on it. You can also file a complaint with Paypal if you paid that way.
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Since the seller listed it wrong. I'd file a complaint via ebay requesting a full refund including shipping. And then if the seller wants the top back, charge him shipping to fix his mistake. As he lists it for an 89-96. No point in loosing money on it. You can also file a complaint with Paypal if you paid that way.
The seller has a 100% feedback rating so I would definately contact him first. I'm sure he doesn't want negative feedback, it was his error after all.
Joe
The seller has a 100% feedback rating so I would definately contact him first. I'm sure he doesn't want negative feedback, it was his error after all.Joe
Last edited by cal55; Nov 25, 2010 at 04:27 PM.
