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Old Dec 14, 2025 | 07:08 PM
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I found a junkyard fiberglass top that is in repairable condition, but the metal frame on it is cracked in 2 places along the front. The top that is currently on the corvette has a bad plexiglass panel, but the frame is ok. Is it possible to remove the frame from each panel, and swap the good frame to the fiberglass panel? I’m assuming it’s glued down, and has a few screws holding it to the frame as well?

both panels are 1984 model year.
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Old Dec 15, 2025 | 09:52 AM
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I'm not sure if top skin can be removed without damage, but they are available for sale:

https://melrosetops.com/products/84-...lass-roof-skin
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I did not realize that was an option. I should’ve gone with that. Oh well. Thanks for the help. I guess i’ll try to replace it with what I have before trying anything else.
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