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T-Top shimming

Posted: 7/21/05 6:27pm Message 1 of 5
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North Charleston, SC - USA
Joined: 3/20/2004
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
Hello friends,
I just put new T-Top weatherstripping on my 75. All is well so far. My question is what is the proper method of shimming the center sliders and should I expect to have to realign the A-pillar guide pins. As far as the centers, I guess what I am asking is how do I determine the number of shims required? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!

Scott



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T-Top shimming

Posted: 7/21/05 7:19pm Message 2 of 5
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Are the tops not fitting now, or are you just axin' for info? I can dig the info out of the AIM, if you need it, but with new w/strip, they may take a while to compress and fit just right. I remember when I did mine, the tops were pretty tight for a while, as far as getting them on & off, and they did sit just a wee bit taller than the rear 'hoop' until they took a "set". Now they fit just fine.


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T-Top shimming

Posted: 7/22/05 4:38am Message 3 of 5
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
Thanks Joel,
Yeah, there fittin' a bit on the tight side. Seem to need a lot of manuevering to line up. Before they slid right in place and locked in. I'll give it a day or so to take a set.
Good to hear from you, take care.
Scott



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Posted: 7/22/05 11:03am Message 4 of 5
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Vette(s): Coupe 74 - 454 Drive it like you stole it!
Had the same thing here.  Did the entire weather stripping less than 2 months ago, and TTops were the hardest to put back in place.  It would take me a good 30 seconds to find the right spot.  I can't remember how long it took to set, but it's fine now.  I would think a few days.
 
Even after 2 months, I still have to slam the driver side door.  This once must have been extra thick!
 
 



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Posted: 7/22/05 6:22pm Message 5 of 5
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
I know what you mean, Stephane. I had a really hard time with the w/strip on my driver side. I just had to let it sit with the doors closed for months to get it to take the correct shape. I talked to a lot of guys about this issue, and that was the consences(?). Luckily, I don't get my '74 out much, so it worked out OK.
Scott, I think your tops will fit OK in a while. Just be careful taking them off & putting them on.(duh!)


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