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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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My roof flew off about a year ago. I replaced the roof from one from Melrose Ttops. The seals are not gm and it leaks from the front on both sides. I think I just need to replace the seals. Melrose t tops sent me another set but they are not gm seals and you can tell. Should I just go back to dealer to have it fixed. Also the cost is huge for the two seals, would it be better for me to just buy a new targa top from gm?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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Might be good if you can just find a very nice used top - a lot of owners that have the dual top option seem to just use one of the tops and store the other one.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Does anybody have a C5 targa top they want to get rid of. Im looking for one that looks like new. I have electron blue or the transparent.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Did you try adjusting the window?
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