Source for replacing clear roof panel?

[actuary67]

My clear roof panel (bronze) has a star crack, and I'm looking to have it replaced. Other than going through GM ($1,295), what are some other sources for replacement tops ? I saw an ad in Corvette Magazine for Thompson Astro Tops - does anyone have feedback on them?

Thanks!
Steve

[Jeffvette]

Go with Melrose before Astro.

[RICHARD TILL]

there used to be a business about 35 miles from me over in alabama by that name. its been several years since i`ve been by there. i know several people who`ve bought from them and been satisfied. this reminds me that i need to check with them about my cracked mirrow glass top for my 79-L82.

[bldavis11]

I agree. I've heard the same comment more than once.

[actuary67]

Thanks ! I'm assuming it's the company located in Illinois ? I did a google search and found them at: http://www.melroset-tops.com

Go with Melrose before Astro.

[blackjack]

i bought an acrylic one in carlisle 2 years ago;it is distorted at the back where it attaches...cant remember the ?&$/&? companys name,but i know where they are on the carlisle site...ill check with them in august
bj

[drmcar95]

I used Melrose,ordered it by phone and picked it up at Carlisle with exchange for @$600.00. They adjusted it and put in on as well. Very good. Garth

[actuary67]

Thanks for the feedback...I called Melrose today, and I'm going to give them a try !

Steve

[bldavis11]

Take some pics and let us know how it goes!

[actuary67]

got the top back yesterday from Melrose T-Top.... installed it today, and it looks great -- excellent fit and finish! Turnaround time was quick, too. I shipped it out last Monday from CT. They received it Thursday and then shipped it on this Tuesday to me.

Cost was $799, which is higher than at least one other price I saw quoted here. It was a 'custom' order (I requested that they use my factory frame), so that may account for at leas some of the difference...

Thanks again for the recommendations !:)

[actuary67]

Take some pics and let us know how it goes!

Here are some pics of my baby !

http://zr1netregistry.com/forum/showthread.php?p=19195#post19195

[Z Factor]

Here are some pics of my baby !

http://zr1netregistry.com/forum/showthread.php?p=19195#post19195

I think the previous poster was hoping for a picture or two of your roof panel.

Great looking ZR-1 you have there.:thumbsup:

:cheers:

[actuary67]

I think the previous poster was hoping for a picture or two of your roof panel.

Great looking ZR-1 you have there.:thumbsup:

:cheers:

Thanks !

[mrzzzr1]

got the top back yesterday from Melrose T-Top.... installed it today, and it looks great -- excellent fit and finish! Turnaround time was quick, too. I shipped it out last Monday from CT. They received it Thursday and then shipped it on this Tuesday to me.

Cost was $799, which is higher than at least one other price I saw quoted here. It was a 'custom' order (I requested that they use my factory frame), so that may account for at leas some of the difference...

Thanks again for the recommendations !:)

What is the main benefit of using your factory frame? Fit? Other?

[dbriana]

What is the main benefit of using your factory frame? Fit? Other?

I want to keep mine but the transparent top makes a horrible sound of rubbing at the left front, when the frame flexes. Is there a way to adjust?