convertible top
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hey guys and gals , well here is my problem we had this severe storm and my freaking roof caved in, in the vinyl garage and of course it bend the frame and ripped the top of the vert , i am wondering if anyone can recommend a shop that can do the repair, i rebend the cross beam, but have a feeling it wont properly work right i would appreciate the help thanks, a pissed off vert owner
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Do you have a C5 or 6?
I have a vert frame with a so-so top on it from a C5-black that I dont think I will use anymore so it's available.
I have a vert frame with a so-so top on it from a C5-black that I dont think I will use anymore so it's available.
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c5 'vert tops--wicked expensive.
the rear defroster tab broke once on my '99 'vert and dealer said no can fix/re-braze, must buy whole new unit. thanks gm, great design. at the time, it was a 3500 or so job. i argued with them about coverage under warranty, which after a lot of back & forth they ultimately honored.
but man, i feel your pain with the cost of c5 'vert issues. not cheap by any stretch.
the rear defroster tab broke once on my '99 'vert and dealer said no can fix/re-braze, must buy whole new unit. thanks gm, great design. at the time, it was a 3500 or so job. i argued with them about coverage under warranty, which after a lot of back & forth they ultimately honored.
but man, i feel your pain with the cost of c5 'vert issues. not cheap by any stretch.
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I was told from one installer that usually vertible tops should be changed every 7 years due to dry rot or fading, has anyone else heard of this?
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My top looks great maybe he was trying to get my business , but well it needs to be replaced, i probably will keep the rear window as a souvenir
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Sorry to hear. I dont see why your ins. Would not honor it. If your rear glass shatter/broke the ins. pays for a new top. (Wink,wink)this is a one pice unit. The issue is that your frame is bent not sure if that will be covered. I have and issue with my top. Bow #4 drive side there's this nut a union bolt that allows the top to fold. I figured i can pick it up anywhere. But No people are asking price is 400 or better. Have you tried corvette service in valley stream. Or even corvette unlimited in Babylon?
Good luck.
Good luck.