Convertable back window separating from top!!!!!!!
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Le Mans Master
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Convertable back window separating from top!!!!!!!
My back window glass is separating from the convertable top:cuss , has anyone had this happen?
what can I do to fix it? :cry
what can I do to fix it? :cry
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Re: Convertable back window separating from top!!!!!!! (RPOZ4Z)
This has happened to other people also, the glass is bonded to the fabric and you may be able to rebond the glass but it probably won't hold up for long. The cure is to replace the top.
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Re: Convertable back window separating from top!!!!!!! (lotzahp)
I'm pretty sure it's ultrasonic welded in there. No adhesive will fix this....for long. A new top is $600.
I was thinking about using hot glue or maybe JB Weld on it!
hell, anything is cheaper than replacing the top right now. :yesnod:
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Re: Convertable back window separating from top!!!!!!! (RPOZ4Z)
Try contacting the top manufacturer for recommendations: http://www.haartz.com/Contact_Us/Con..._Main_Page.htm
[Modified by ProDesign, 4:56 PM 4/22/2004]
[Modified by ProDesign, 4:56 PM 4/22/2004]
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Re: Convertable back window separating from top!!!!!!! (RPOZ4Z)
I copied this off a link a few months back. Hope it helps
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The rear glass on my '98 vert came loose from the convertible top. The glass didn't fall, it hangs by two straps that are secured to the top itself. I called the dealer and the entire top needs replacing. The cost, since I'm out of warranty, was $2400. I checked a few other local upholstery shops and they ranged from $1200 to $2500. Before shelling out the money I decided to try my own fixes but Crazy Glue and Velcro didn't help.
Last week I came accross the owner of a '98 Pace Car Edition who told me he had the same problem (a buddy of his, who also has a '98,also had the glass pop off the top). He told me he fixed it with 3M's 5200 marine epoxy. I tried it and so far it seems to be holding. We'll see how it works out in the long run. The stuff comes in black or white and it's really really messy so use care if using it. The kicker is that you have to ensure that the glass doesn't move while the epoxy sets. I place several thick books under the glass.
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The rear glass on my '98 vert came loose from the convertible top. The glass didn't fall, it hangs by two straps that are secured to the top itself. I called the dealer and the entire top needs replacing. The cost, since I'm out of warranty, was $2400. I checked a few other local upholstery shops and they ranged from $1200 to $2500. Before shelling out the money I decided to try my own fixes but Crazy Glue and Velcro didn't help.
Last week I came accross the owner of a '98 Pace Car Edition who told me he had the same problem (a buddy of his, who also has a '98,also had the glass pop off the top). He told me he fixed it with 3M's 5200 marine epoxy. I tried it and so far it seems to be holding. We'll see how it works out in the long run. The stuff comes in black or white and it's really really messy so use care if using it. The kicker is that you have to ensure that the glass doesn't move while the epoxy sets. I place several thick books under the glass.
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Re: Convertable back window separating from top!!!!!!! (powderski13)
yes, thank you, that does help! :cheers:
I was thinking about using JB Weld on it (2 part epoxy), it should hold forever! :D :thumbs:
I was thinking about using JB Weld on it (2 part epoxy), it should hold forever! :D :thumbs:
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Re: Convertable back window separating from top!!!!!!! (luvinc5)
i had a new top put on mine (busted rear defroster), and can vouch for the high replacement cost. in my case, it was close to $3k. if you're out of warranty, do whatever you can to fix it!
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