replace convertible top
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replace convertible top
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I'm getting price's on convertible tops. I seen one member stated that robbins tops is the best, I have a 93 conv, Confusing process ,I want a really good top and good weatherstripping american made any imput
I'm getting price's on convertible tops. I seen one member stated that robbins tops is the best, I have a 93 conv, Confusing process ,I want a really good top and good weatherstripping american made any imput
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Haartz OE is best. Use a experience CORVETTE top installer or you get leaks and wind noise. expect to pay $500 labor for install for REAL installer
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Now would be a good time to get rid of that plastic. Back in '99 I replaced my '86 with a '94 Glass window top. Got it from Eckler's along with the "kit" for doing the job. What a difference!
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I would love to replace my top with a new one this winter... wish the 91/92 blue tops had a glass replacement rear window
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I have a replacement Robbins glass window top - hated that vinyl crapulance. Has held up pretty well. Now the new GM factory weatherstripping I put on is starting to disintegrate. Truely pure crapulance!
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hi you are kidding me right,I'm getting ready to invest in factory weatherstripping cost more than the generic stuff,maybe I should get the less expensive weatherstripping,I got a quote for stayfast top with glass and complete weatherstipping and windshield weatherstripping from jd corvette here in socal for $800.00,The manager said that his stuff is the best? installed not robbins brand or gm brand,I really want this parts to last a while. thanks guys
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hi you are kidding me right,I'm getting ready to invest in factory weatherstripping cost more than the generic stuff,maybe I should get the less expensive weatherstripping,I got a quote for stayfast top with glass and complete weatherstipping and windshield weatherstripping from jd corvette here in socal for $800.00,The manager said that his stuff is the best? installed not robbins brand or gm brand,I really want this parts to last a while. thanks guys
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I agree on the haartz stayfast tops. The tops and weatherstrip are not that difficult to install. Patience is the key. It takes me most part of the day to put one on. Clenleness is the key. If you are interested in doing it yourself I will write up the procedure.
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I agree on the haartz stayfast tops. The tops and weatherstrip are not that difficult to install. Patience is the key. It takes me most part of the day to put one on. Clenleness is the key. If you are interested in doing it yourself I will write up the procedure.
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Im not going to take this thread off topic. This is not my thread. If you want to post up some questions or interest in a thread of your own, I will post up with pics.
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Best tops to buy
I got a cloth Haartz Stayfast top to replace a very old vinyl top. Weatherstripping from Willcox. It's less than a year old, but it looks really good. (I think both items were made in America.)
As Corvette Mike said, if you do it yourself, Cleanliness is really important. Take your time.
Corvette Fever has a great how-to article on the install.
Good luck!
Paul
As Corvette Mike said, if you do it yourself, Cleanliness is really important. Take your time.
Corvette Fever has a great how-to article on the install.
Good luck!
Paul
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For those of you that installed you own top. I had my Haartz top professionaly installed with a new headliner and bow retainers and stay pads. Above the passenger and drivers inside headliner area, there are flaps that hang down under the headliner, cant really see them unless you pell the loose headliner to the side, it almost seems as the cloth should be wrapped around the frame top mechanism, will try to get a picture posted but I think my installer didnt do this area right. I get a little windnoise from here and the window corner and I have adjusted the window and weatherstrip to where the seal is perfect so the noise is from where the convertible tops is installed....its is minor and acceptable but if someone can help i would try to correct it.
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Fair enough. How about contacting the administrators and making a "How-to" sticky? It would then be on here permanently and accessible to everyone whenever they need it. Just a thought.
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For those of you that installed you own top. I had my Haartz top professionaly installed with a new headliner and bow retainers and stay pads. Above the passenger and drivers inside headliner area, there are flaps that hang down under the headliner, cant really see them unless you pell the loose headliner to the side, it almost seems as the cloth should be wrapped around the frame top mechanism, will try to get a picture posted but I think my installer didnt do this area right. I get a little windnoise from here and the window corner and I have adjusted the window and weatherstrip to where the seal is perfect so the noise is from where the convertible tops is installed....its is minor and acceptable but if someone can help i would try to correct it.
