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actuary67 · 03-28-2007

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

03-28-2007

Go with Melrose before Astro.

RICHARD TILL · 03-29-2007

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 · 03-29-2007

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

actuary67 · 03-29-2007

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

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

Go with Melrose before Astro.

blackjack · 03-29-2007

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 · 03-29-2007

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 · 03-29-2007

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

Steve

bldavis11 · 03-31-2007

Take some pics and let us know how it goes!

actuary67 · 04-14-2007

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 !

03-28-2007	#1
actuary67 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25	Source for replacing clear roof panel? 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

03-28-2007	#2
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Source for replacing clear roof panel? Go with Melrose before Astro.

03-29-2007	#3
RICHARD TILL Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Iuka, Mississippi 38852 Posts: 756	Re: Source for replacing clear roof panel? 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.

03-29-2007	#4
bldavis11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 245	Re: Source for replacing clear roof panel? I agree. I've heard the same comment more than once.

03-29-2007	#6
blackjack Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: north of montreal Posts: 510	Re: Source for replacing clear roof panel? 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

03-29-2007	#7
drmcar95 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DE Posts: 39	Re: Source for replacing clear roof panel? 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 __________________ '95#394 Dr.'s Top End 4:10Rear HeadersCorsaRandoms Fidenza 160Therm Hurst :D '65 327/365 Air Coupe Frame-0ff Rest Orig KO's

03-31-2007	#9
bldavis11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 245	Re: Source for replacing clear roof panel? Take some pics and let us know how it goes!

04-14-2007	#10
actuary67 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25	Re: Source for replacing clear roof panel? 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 !