Targa Top distroyed
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Racer
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From: Troy Al
Targa Top distroyed
The tinted targa that came with my 93 is toast. Apparently the glue worked its way loose. I noticed a little air coming in while going down the road on the passenger side this morning. I made a note the check the bolt when I could get out of traffic. Bad mistake. The thing detached and flew off. I pulled over to retrieve it, but it was in pieces. Where is a good place to get another. Solid or see thru, it doesn't matter. I suppose I can replace the Plexiglas, or get a new unit (good used would work). With winter fast approaching, I need to find a good cheap source. Any ideas?
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The tinted targa that came with my 93 is toast. Apparently the glue worked its way loose. I noticed a little air coming in while going down the road on the passenger side this morning. I made a note the check the bolt when I could get out of traffic. Bad mistake. The thing detached and flew off. I pulled over to retrieve it, but it was in pieces. Where is a good place to get another. Solid or see thru, it doesn't matter. I suppose I can replace the Plexiglas, or get a new unit (good used would work). With winter fast approaching, I need to find a good cheap source. Any ideas?
THANKS
THANKS
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I bought a replacement top, like $1300 new.
Then you gotta spent 2 hours adjusting it for the fit..
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From: Madison CT
You can buy just a lense kit on ebay from corvettetops. It comes with everything you need to glue the new lense to your old frame.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/c4-Corvette...del%3ACorvette
At $300 it's a lot less of an investment than the other options.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/c4-Corvette...del%3ACorvette
At $300 it's a lot less of an investment than the other options.
Last edited by daverulz; Nov 1, 2017 at 12:38 PM.
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From: Salem NH
You can buy just a lense kit on ebay from corvettetops. It comes with everything you need to glue the new lense to your old frame.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/c4-Corvette...del%3ACorvette
At $300 it's a lot less of an investment than the other options.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/c4-Corvette...del%3ACorvette
At $300 it's a lot less of an investment than the other options.
-- Joe
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From: Mission Viejo CA
I re-glued my acrylic top about 10 years ago, and it's doing fine. I've posted the procedure I used several times on this Forum, but the moderators keep throwing out "old" posts, so it's hard to find good info using the Search function. Here's a link to one of the threads from 9-30-2013:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ir-advice.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ir-advice.html
Racer
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From: Chicago IL
My top has had a crack in it for many years to I switched over to the fiberglass painted top. I am considering sunroof doctor to fix my glass. top, Have not used them yet - just thought I would mention you could look into that company too.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/C4-Corvette...lZ0o0A&vxp=mtr
I did this when it was only $249.00. They used my frame and let me drop my old one off and pick out the lense that I wanted. I never did see the blemish that they pointed out and still can't see it now. Their instructions for remounting the roof are easily done and I couldn't be happier with their quality.
I did this when it was only $249.00. They used my frame and let me drop my old one off and pick out the lense that I wanted. I never did see the blemish that they pointed out and still can't see it now. Their instructions for remounting the roof are easily done and I couldn't be happier with their quality.