Missing solid top

[Vetman]

I have full docs. of my 1990 z but after eight owners one of them kept the solid top. Only two owners drove the car. Car is white. Does anyone have a solid top they will part with and if so, how much? It does not have to be white.

[RHanselman]

http://zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19846

It's a white car... Maybe he has the top.

[G8nightman]

I have a white top.

[Vetman]

What condition and price? Thanks!

[vilant]

Your not going to find anyone to ship one for the following; 1- Shippers (USPS, UPS, etc.) will not insure it because it won't fit in any of their standard boxes, and they need to pack it to insure it. 2- If you decide to pack and ship yourself, the cost to buy a box big enough, packing material, and shipping will cost almost as much as the top, if not more. 3- It can't be insured if you ship and pack yourself, which brings in the dilemma, who's gonna pay if it gets damaged en route.
I know this because I have an extra top and looked into it already. If someone buys it, it will have to be local.:cheers:

[Vetman]

Thanks for the information. I was thinking I should buy locally too as the top is not unique to the z.

[vilant]

You might get lucky if there's a Corvette salvage yard nearby. Any C4 top will do, if its damaged, you could always repair headliners and have it repainted.

[RHanselman]

Kind of news to me... I shipped 40 sets of the Shelby Wheels that I packed and insured via FedEx. Was no problem but this was several years ago. Each wheel was insured for $200. Maybe it's because I had a FedEx account but I don't know... Wasn't an issue so you may want to check to be sure.

[vilant]

Kind of news to me... I shipped 40 sets of the Shelby Wheels that I packed and insured via FedEx. Was no problem but this was several years ago. Each wheel was insured for $200. Maybe it's because I had a FedEx account but I don't know... Wasn't an issue so you may want to check to be sure.
I believe it comes down to their selection of boxes (don't know about corporate accounts). 1 or 2 rims should fit in a standard box, but the odd shape and size of the top wouldn't fit in any "standard" box. I could ship it, just not insure it, but the cost involved to do it defeated the purpose.

[RHanselman]

I believe it comes down to their selection of boxes (don't know about corporate accounts). 1 or 2 rims should fit in a standard box, but the odd shape and size of the top wouldn't fit in any "standard" box. I could ship it, just not insure it, but the cost involved to do it defeated the purpose.

The corporate account website allows you to input the box dimensions as well as the weight and quantity. It cost less than $100 to ship all 4 wheels from Vegas to the right coast. I just used the factory boxes that the wheels were already in. I think anyone can open a business account...

[vilant]

The corporate account website allows you to input the box dimensions as well as the weight and quantity. It cost less than $100 to ship all 4 wheels from Vegas to the right coast. I just used the factory boxes that the wheels were already in. I think anyone can open a business account...
I'll definitly have to look into that then. I had a buyer lined up, but it fell thru because of the shipping issue. Got tired of lugging the stupid top around to be told I couldn't ship and insure it.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

If you want to ship it YOU CAN. I ship fragile items by LTL carrier. You would ship it the same as a windhsield. Insurance is not an issue. You can insure it for whatever value you wish.

If you pack it correctly, it won't get damaged. I would NEVER ship a top in a cardboard box, no matter how sturdy it is. Just my preference.

The top would need to be shipped inside a "wooden crate". Easy enough to make. Bubble wrap the top very well inside the crate and brace it so it cannot move around during shipment. Take good pictures of how it is packed and insure it accordingly through the carrier.

I recieve windshields fairly regularly...and they ship in a cadrboard box, inside a bigger cardboard box, stapled to a pallet.

Not a big deal at all.

[dredgeguy]

Your not going to find anyone to ship one for the following; 1- Shippers (USPS, UPS, etc.) will not insure it because it won't fit in any of their standard boxes, and they need to pack it to insure it. 2- If you decide to pack and ship yourself, the cost to buy a box big enough, packing material, and shipping will cost almost as much as the top, if not more. 3- It can't be insured if you ship and pack yourself, which brings in the dilemma, who's gonna pay if it gets damaged en route.
I know this because I have an extra top and looked into it already. If someone buys it, it will have to be local.:cheers:

Joe, tell me you have a top in good condition for a local WAZOO member..

[vilant]

If you want to ship it YOU CAN. I ship fragile items by LTL carrier. You would ship it the same as a windhsield. Insurance is not an issue. You can insure it for whatever value you wish.

If you pack it correctly, it won't get damaged. I would NEVER ship a top in a cardboard box, no matter how sturdy it is. Just my preference.

The top would need to be shipped inside a "wooden crate". Easy enough to make. Bubble wrap the top very well inside the crate and brace it so it cannot move around during shipment. Take good pictures of how it is packed and insure it accordingly through the carrier.

I recieve windshields fairly regularly...and they ship in a cadrboard box, inside a bigger cardboard box, stapled to a pallet.

Not a big deal at all.
I guess if I get motivated enough, I would do that. It's nice to know though. I was looking for somewhere to drop it off and have them do it and not be hassled with it. Looks like your method may be the only way to do it.:cheers:

[vilant]

Joe, tell me you have a top in good condition for a local WAZOO member..
I thought you had a red top already Charlie? The top is in good condition, it has a couple of light scratches on top (barely noticeable) and the headliner sags (very noticeable, lol). It's missing a head bump pad, but I recently purchased used ones to fix it. Here's a couple of pics
http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=202&pictureid=1460
http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=202&pictureid=1461

[dredgeguy]

My red top is missing, sold by the PO. Are you going to the drag strip Saturday with WAZOO? I will be there.

[phrogs]

I have never ever had a issue with fed ex or ups taking my insurance money, but when it comes to a claim they blow you off.


If you built a good wooden crate it could be done for less than most of the cardboard boxes these places sell.

Crate it and ship it.

I also have a hard top but it needs work and its Dark red metallic.
Located in MI

[vilant]

My red top is missing, sold by the PO. Are you going to the drag strip Saturday with WAZOO? I will be there.
No, I've got a track meet and softball game for the kids today. It's that time of the year when my Sat.'s are pretty busy w/ kids activities. I would like to make it to another WMD if the schedule allows it. I'm fairly certain I'm going to Carlisle though.

[dredgeguy]

No, I've got a track meet and softball game for the kids today. It's that time of the year when my Sat.'s are pretty busy w/ kids activities. I would like to make it to another WMD if the schedule allows it. I'm fairly certain I'm going to Carlisle though.

I plan on both BG and Carlisle for sure.