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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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How many ppl have both targa tops? painted and glass.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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I used to but just sold the clear one last week to a new FRC member.I found the painted one was cooler in the Florida sun and I liked the look of it better.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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My car isn't red but I sold my clear top because I didn't use it.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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I have both... perfer the painted top because it's much cooler... my clear top is under the bed...
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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I run the clear one in the winter and the red one in the summer.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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I've got both tops. Run the red top most of the time. We get a lot of sun here and it stays cooler with it.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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i need a top ASAP someone actually stole my top. so right now i dont have a top to my car =( the dealership is asking $1,300. i cant afford that. let me know if anyone can help me out. or willing to sell me a top. thanks
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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No profile information? You might want to fill it in, as it is sometimes helpful on here. Where are you at? As they are hard to ship, without damage.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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im from new jersey
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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Sorry, to far away to be of any help. Don't/won't ship mine. Good luck in your search.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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I HAVE BOTH THE TR TOP & THE SMOKED TINTED. i HAVE HAD THE TINTED ONE ON A COUPLE OF TIMES, BUT MOSTLY I HAVE THE PAINTED ONE. i HAD MY SIDE & REAR WINDOWS TINTED THIS YEAR BUT I HAVE NOT TRIED THE TINTED TOP. I THINK ITS BECAUSE I LIKE THE LOOK OF THE PAINTED TOP.

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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thanks anyway buddy. i hope someone out there can help me out. i cant believe this is happenin 2 me'
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Did you check the "Parts for sale/wanted section"?
Might try putting something up there. Good luck.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Robby,

There is a pratically new clear top on Craiglist Central NJ complete with the bag,
claimed to be on the car once or twice. Seller wants $400. I emailed him earlier today
offering $300 but he did not answer me. Check it out. He's in Eatontown, I'm in
Middletown, where are you?

I figured I would buy it @300 and re-sell my top but I would defer my offer since you
need it badly.

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Robby,

I forgot to mention, it's a clear top. A good buy even @ $400.

Seller's phone # 732 614 8203, claims he would meet you 1/2 way to transact sale.
Hope this helps.



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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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I had both for my Torch Red coupe,I took the solid top the day I brought it home and it sat in the front bedroom until I sold it a year later.It was never going to go back on anyway.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Not to hijack the thread but I have a question for the "2 top" owners, is it common for you guys to haul around the 2 tops at once. I see a lot of 2 top owners with one top on, and one in the back, what's up with that? If it's a matter of storage, can't you just
slide it under your bed as someone mentioned before? It's not as if our cars our classics at the NCRS that we have to show every option at a car show.

I usually drive with my targa off and stored in the back and don't really carry a lot in the
back. My friend does the same but he carrys a lot of junk, he went into his car at least
20 times on Sat. at a cruise night, lifting up the roof to get something. I can't imagine
why anyone would ride around with 2 roofs but I see a lot of people do. Why?

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Jerry, I never carry both. Don't see the point. My second one, is wrapped up and in the garage. Probably never use it, that's why I spoke up, offering to help/sell mine. IF it didn't require shipping.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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thanks for looking out Jerry. il def look into it. can u send me a link from craigs list. i cant seem to find it.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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im from lodi.. i actually bought my vette from middle town. where is eatontown? i also have a house down the shore in brick.
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