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Eagleville, PA - USA
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Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
Last night I put my glass tops on (in place of the hard tops).
For the driver's top, I could just barely get the top to sit down far enough to get the metal pole (for lack of a better term) to fit into the hole. This is the one at the back-left of the top.
Is there a way to adjust the top so if fits better, or did I screw up the installation of new weatherstripping on the top?
Thanks.
For the driver's top, I could just barely get the top to sit down far enough to get the metal pole (for lack of a better term) to fit into the hole. This is the one at the back-left of the top.
Is there a way to adjust the top so if fits better, or did I screw up the installation of new weatherstripping on the top?
Thanks.
-Adam Wartell
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MOORESVILLE, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Coupe THE DIVA color: BLACK
Adam..I don't think you screwed up.....it is just the weathestripping is new and not broke down like the old stuff.
I have to ''help'' my T-tops...put alittle weight on them to get them fastened..but I look at it this way....they don't LEAK!!!!
I have to ''help'' my T-tops...put alittle weight on them to get them fastened..but I look at it this way....they don't LEAK!!!!


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LakotasRose said: Adam..I don't think you screwed up.....it is just the weathestripping is new and not broke down like the old stuff. I have to ''help'' my T-tops...put alittle weight on them to get them fastened..but I look at it this way....they don't LEAK!!!! ![]() |
Yeah, I have to do that too...put some weight on them.
But mine DO leak, air and water!
Also, the drivers one is so off, that I can pull on the back edge of it, and the pole pops out of the hole.
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Vette(s): Re-acquired 1982 Bright Blue Vette from the guy a sold it to 13 years ago. 1993 40th Anniv. Ruby Convertible- purchased for my wifes 40th birthday-It has Chromed Grand Sport Wheels, Grand Sport Flares and a functional rollbar.
I ordered new glass tops from Ecklers and they cam with a bag of shims and instructions on how to install. The shims actually go on the T-bar side and all they do is raise or lower the top until you get the right fit. It's kind of a pain but after about two hours of trial and error with the shims I finally got the right combination and a great fit.
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GREGO said: I ordered new glass tops from Ecklers and they cam with a bag of shims and instructions on how to install. The shims actually go on the T-bar side and all they do is raise or lower the top until you get the right fit. It's kind of a pain but after about two hours of trial and error with the shims I finally got the right combination and a great fit. |
See?? Ya learn something new every day...I do not know about the shims.
There is a procedure in the service manual, for adjusting the tops to fit better. i don't have it here it is at the garage, it worked for me when I replaced the weather striping on my glass tops.
I see if I can get to it tonight. I rent and we just bought some land and put a garage on it so I have to go about 20 mins to the garage.
tom
I see if I can get to it tonight. I rent and we just bought some land and put a garage on it so I have to go about 20 mins to the garage.
tom

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silver 80 said: There is a procedure in the service manual, for adjusting the tops to fit better. i don't have it here it is at the garage, it worked for me when I replaced the weather striping on my glass tops. I see if I can get to it tonight. I rent and we just bought some land and put a garage on it so I have to go about 20 mins to the garage. tom ![]() |
I'd appreciate it....
Thanks!
-Adam Wartell
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