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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 10:05 PM
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Guy wants to sell me this it looks like one of the handles are missing and I also noticed it has black pegs shouldn’t they be white?
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 10:57 PM
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Looks like it has all 3 handles just need to zoom in. Not sure what you mean about white legs, they look similar to mine on a non glass roof.
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Old Oct 5, 2021 | 11:34 PM
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It looks just like mine.
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 03:07 AM
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The white pegs are available from GM still. I just ordered them for my 2015. They stopped the roof from creaking. Delivered I think they were $55.
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 05:10 AM
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Looks to me that the lower front handle is missing a piece - compare it to the upper handle and the do not look the same unless it is just the angle of the pic. Does not appear to have the part that would lock the top down to the car.
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 06:56 AM
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Looks fine to me as far as all the handles/latches. I just reinstalled mine three days ago.
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Looks to me that the lower front handle is missing a piece - compare it to the upper handle and the do not look the same unless it is just the angle of the pic. Does not appear to have the part that would lock the top down to the car.
Exactly.. the locking handles don't look right..
I asked him if I could have someone meet him to inspect...
Will see what he says..
Hes in Flatrock Michigan...
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by YO-EL
Exactly.. the locking handles don't look right..
I asked him if I could have someone meet him to inspect...
Will see what he says..
Hes in Flatrock Michigan...
It looks like an issue with the angle of the photo and the shape of the handle making it just appear like that.
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by hangman
It looks like an issue with the angle of the photo and the shape of the handle making it just appear like that.
Could very well be, so I'm going to try to get some eyes on it before I commit to it..
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Texted the seller that the handles look to be two distinctly different shades... possibly one was changed? He said, “maybe”.... so I told him I’ll have to rethink this as I feel this top is too sketchy to purchase. There’s something going on lately with scammers and these clear roofs!
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Looks fine to me. I've been looking for one of these tops too. This one is 6 hours from me. Nice find, if you weren't going to buy it I'd make the drive this weekend.
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Originally Posted by YO-EL
Guy wants to sell me this it looks like one of the handles are missing and I also noticed it has black pegs shouldn’t they be white?
I assume you have confirmed it is for a C-7?
Are there other pictures which show the top side? I assume its in good shape?
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 09:47 AM
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The handles are definitely different. The bottom one looks like its missing the plastic cover.
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by TraceZ
Looks fine to me. I've been looking for one of these tops too. This one is 6 hours from me. Nice find, if you weren't going to buy it I'd make the drive this weekend.
I've decided not to buy it... Maybe I'm being too critical, but I'm not spending $1000 + shipping for something I have concerns about. If you want his #, hit me up, its all yours.. 6 hrs drive.. have fun...!



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Originally Posted by YO-EL
I've decided not to buy it... Maybe I'm being too critical, but I'm not spending $1000 + shipping for something I have concerns about. If you want his #, hit me up, its all yours.. 6 hrs drive.. have fun...!
Good move! Too expensive for a "maybe it'll be ok" situation... Try reaching out to Melrose T-Tops. They have new and Refurb tops. I tried refurb and didn't like it but they did take it back. I ended up buying new from them. Good Luck...
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 01:16 PM
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I don't think a new one is much more than $1000.

Have the seller take another picture from a different angle. I think you will realize it is OK and the handles are the same.
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Old Oct 6, 2021 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxpowers
The handles are definitely different. The bottom one looks like its missing the plastic cover.
I have 3 roofs for my car, and none of the front handles have covers.

The only cover is for the mechanism on the back handle.
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Originally Posted by Chomorro
Looks like it has all 3 handles just need to zoom in. Not sure what you mean about white legs, they look similar to mine on a non glass roof.

ARE THESE THE WHITE LEGS HE IS TALKING ABOUT?
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Originally Posted by vettetwo
I don't think a new one is much more than $1000.

Have the seller take another picture from a different angle. I think you will realize it is OK and the handles are the same.
I bought a new Clear Top earlier this year and it was $1899 (from Melrose T-Top) for a new GM top. Dealers don't have these anymore it seems. GM doesn't make them anymore either as far as I know.

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Originally Posted by miami08VETTE
I bought a new Clear Top earlier this year and it was $1899 (from Melrose T-Top) for a new GM top. Dealers don't have these anymore it seems. GM doesn't make them anymore either as far as I know.
Yep, I just ordered a new GM from Melrose too..
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