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1 Piece Top

Posted: 7/1/08 8:53pm Message 1 of 8
tsmith1499
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mount airy, MD - USA
Joined: 8/27/2006
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Vette(s): 1981 Charcoal Met., Silver Interior, Gymkhana Suspension, 27K original miles. It's my daily driver.
I am looking at buying my second Corvette. My first was an 81' that came to an untimely death last week when a nice lady on a cellphone cut in front of me. Car is totalled waiting on insurance company for how much they are going to give me.
                                             In the meantime I am looking for another. My question is that I have seen some cars advertised with 1 piece glass tops. Were these an option or were they aftermarket?  Thanks, Tom



1981 Corvette, 26K original miles, charcoal gray, gymkhana suspension, AM/FM/8 track.
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Posted: 7/2/08 5:45am Message 2 of 8
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Klamath Falls, OR - USA
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Vette(s): 74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles, all original; paint, interior, engine, split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
Tom, really sorry to hear about the wreck...Cry.  Hope no one got hurt.
Are you looking for another C3?  I am not sure of a C3 one piece top, but maybe someone else has.

Good luck in the search for a new car.






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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.

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Posted: 7/2/08 8:17am Message 3 of 8
tsmith1499
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mount airy, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Charcoal Met., Silver Interior, Gymkhana Suspension, 27K original miles. It's my daily driver.

Luckily no one was hurt except the cars and yes I am looking for another C3.  A lot depends on what price the insurance company gives me for mine.  I really like the 78-82's because of the ease of access to the rear area, but they do have a slight lack of power. We'll see what happens.




1981 Corvette, 26K original miles, charcoal gray, gymkhana suspension, AM/FM/8 track.

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Posted: 7/2/08 10:51am Message 4 of 8
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annicorvette
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BILOXI, MS - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 rag top
I have a one piece top (after market) as well as t tops and rain top for my 78. Wife insist on the one piece i prefere the rain top.


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Posted: 7/2/08 11:26am Message 5 of 8
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 auto

1978 L82 4speed

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 hi tom call this no.1800/265/9459 jim


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Posted: 7/2/08 1:05pm Message 6 of 8
madmick11
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pacific grove, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 coupe
I have one that came with my 78 and I luv it!

check here or I know Ecklers also makes one.
http://www.astrotops.com/68_82tops.html

Sorry to hear about the accident, thats my biggest fear, morons not paying attention. Good luck on the new hunt! Big%20smile



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Posted: 7/2/08 1:07pm Message 7 of 8
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Tom,

The one piece top is the Thompson Astro top. It is and aftermarket item. I have one as well as the original T Tops. Many Corvette Suppliers sell them. Mine was purchased through Mid America.Tuxblacray2008-07-02 13:08:50


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Posted: 7/5/08 7:41pm Message 8 of 8
madmick11
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Vette(s): 1978 coupe
Does anyone know if these 1 piece tops come with any sort of UV protection? I spent the whole day driving around with mine and I ended up getting quite a bit of sun. Angry <-- me all sunburnt

I will try to call the manuf. on Monday and ask them. Assuming they dont have any sort of UV, does anyone know of a spray on UV protectant that is safe for acrylic? I found some for marine applications or for paint jobs, I dont know if those would work or not. Will post a couple of links.

Love this packaging  http://www.nosweatmist.com/pages/products.php

http://www.surfcitygarage.com.au/hotrod.html




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