Can glass T-Tops be fixed?

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Posted: 4/22/07 5:31pm Message 1 of 6

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Jeffm

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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.

My 78 came with an extra set of glass tops which were a freebee since I didn't know I was getting them. Was told by seller they where cracked. One is broke on square corner and the edge trim piece kind of holds it together. The frames and latches are good. Can they be sent out somewhere for glass replacement or is it not worth it compared to full replacement cost? They work fine, the break is outside the seal, one just looks kind of crappy.
Thanks, Jeff

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Can glass T-Tops be fixed?

Posted: 4/22/07 5:46pm Message 2 of 6

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They can be re-glassed. I can't think of the companies that do it off hand, but it can be repaired.

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Posted: 4/23/07 4:49am Message 3 of 6

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Hey Jeff here is a link to a company that can repair your top. I have one of their 1 piece tops in my C3 but can't speak of the T's. You may do better somewhere else but at least you have a starting point.

T Top Link

As you can see they run an ebay business too which you might get lucky and be able to pick them up cheaper from there.

Tops on EBAY

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Posted: 4/23/07 5:35am Message 4 of 6

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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.

[QUOTE=Tuxblacray]Hey Jeff here is a link to a company that can repair your top. I have one of their 1 piece tops in my C3 but can't speak of the T's. You may do better somewhere else but at least you have a starting point.

T Top Link

As you can see they run an ebay business too which you might get lucky and be able to pick them up cheaper from there.

Tops on EBAY [/QUOTE]

Thanks for the lead, I'll check into it and let you know what I find out as far as repairing.

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Posted: 4/24/07 3:31am Message 5 of 6

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Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls

Jeff,

Either Corvette America, Corvette Central or Eckler's offers it. I am not at home, but I did see where they refurbish it in the T Top section of their catalog.

good luck, gurtz