Convertible Top Repair
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St. Jude Donor '08
Convertible Top Repair
There are two small cuts right behind the doors on the top on my 98, about 1.5" long each same place each side. 1. Does anyone know a cheap fix other than replacing the top? Someone suggested that a canvas shop could make just the two quarter panels but for some reason I think that might cost just as much. 2. Is this a common problen and do we know what causes it?
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
'01 here with 87K miles.... no problems with the top here.
I have not seen a previous post on this topic.
If you are looking for an temporary repair... a canvass shop should be able to put a similar colored patch on the inside and stitch through the top with matching thread ....from 5 feet it should not be noticeable
Good Luck
rich
I have not seen a previous post on this topic.
If you are looking for an temporary repair... a canvass shop should be able to put a similar colored patch on the inside and stitch through the top with matching thread ....from 5 feet it should not be noticeable
Good Luck
rich
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From: Hells Sister City Phoenix AZ
St. Jude Donor '03
I had mine replaced under warranty for just that problem. There is a bolt that pokes through. They shorten the bolt and replace the top. I went into the dealer and told them there was a TSB on this problem and they hadn't heard of it. The Service Mgr looked it up and asked when they could schedule the top replacement. They didn't do the job, they sub'd it to a local upholstery / top shop. I would guess your's is too old unless you have a GMPP.
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Originally Posted by 1998Stang
TSB = Technical Service Bulletin
It means they admitted to making a booboo 
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From: Hells Sister City Phoenix AZ
St. Jude Donor '03
Originally Posted by R6_Chad
TSB??? what does it stand for. because I have the same problem and do have the warranty still in place.
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