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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:51 AM
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After recently becoming a member of the FRC, I needed to find a replacement top. Many forum members contacted me with attractive offers, but I was on a time contraint because of an impending trip. Starting surfing the web and came across Davies Corvette, New Port Richey, Fl. (727) 842-8000. They had my glass top for $599 + a $300 core charge on my old roof. Everything they did was on the money. Got the top on time when promised, the top was just what I wanted, and the fit and finish is right on. All hardware and weather stripping was on it. I have to pay the shipping back to them on the roof, (my cost ~ $40). If your weather stripping or frame are damaged, it could reduce your potential credit of $300. Some of the prices I was quoted out there for glass tops were This may not be the best deal, but I thought it was pretty good and wanted to pass it along.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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It would have been cheaper to just latch the top in the first place silly
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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Thats the best deal I have seen, I paid about 1300 I think from the dealer.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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[QUOTE=CHRIS NJ C5]It would have been cheaper ...

I was waiting for you. Chris continues to reassure himself as being a high quality tuner by continually subjecting his customers to his low quality humor, ,and seeing how many of us return. We keep going back. He's that good.
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Nice you got fixed up and at a good price. Be sure to latch the top from now on.
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DSimonini
After recently becoming a member of the FRC, I needed to find a replacement top. Many forum members contacted me with attractive offers, but I was on a time contraint because of an impending trip. Starting surfing the web and came across Davies Corvette, New Port Richey, Fl. (727) 842-8000. They had my glass top for $599 + a $300 core charge on my old roof. Everything they did was on the money. Got the top on time when promised, the top was just what I wanted, and the fit and finish is right on. All hardware and weather stripping was on it. I have to pay the shipping back to them on the roof, (my cost ~ $40). If your weather stripping or frame are damaged, it could reduce your potential credit of $300. Some of the prices I was quoted out there for glass tops were This may not be the best deal, but I thought it was pretty good and wanted to pass it along.
Its great to hear about a good aftermarket experience. Here's a bit of advice to all CF members regarding a BAD ONE............. STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM RK SPORT when ordering aftermarket parts. They have absolutely the worst service imaginable!! Judging from my experience with them, its a wonder they are still in business. You've been warned..
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