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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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I am going to replace my top on my 1990 Convertible. It has a plastic back window, and that has got to go. The stitching around the back window is getting nasty. I have no interior headliner part to the top. I want to also replace all the seals that seal the door glass around the top. Who do you all recommend for a kit for all the door seals, a kit for the top, and a kit for the headliner?
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Maybe this might help you.

Early Convertible Top Installation and Glass Retrofit
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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by tachout
I am going to replace my top on my 1990 Convertible. It has a plastic back window, and that has got to go. The stitching around the back window is getting nasty. I have no interior headliner part to the top. I want to also replace all the seals that seal the door glass around the top. Who do you all recommend for a kit for all the door seals, a kit for the top, and a kit for the headliner?
I have a 1993 converible
went with wilcox weatherstripping american made
for the top I ordered thru topsonline.con ez brand
had both:flag installed fit perfect
new to the vette world
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mike the marine
I have a 1993 converible
went with wilcox weatherstripping american made
for the top I ordered thru topsonline.con ez brand
had both:flag installed fit perfect
new to the vette world
I'm actually ordering a top within the next few weeks. Did you get the glass window? Did you still need the retrofit kit? Whats the difference between EZ On and Robbins? Thanks
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Jbyrd43
I'm actually ordering a top within the next few weeks. Did you get the glass window? Did you still need the retrofit kit? Whats the difference between EZ On and Robbins? Thanks
i went with the plastic window I wanted to bring the car back to original
the difference is the name they are both heat sealed and sewen in on plastic, I believe the 1994 came with a glass window by the way they both have the stayfast material,The plastic over time scratches I knew that i was on a budjet,If yours is 1993 or older your are going to have to get the conversion kit when ordering a glass window
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I have a C-5 and want to replace the convertible top myself. Know of any videos or how to manuals or suggestions?
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