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Old 03-28-2007   #1
actuary67
 
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Question 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?

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Old 03-28-2007   #2
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Go with Melrose before Astro.
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Old 03-29-2007   #3
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Default 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.
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Old 03-29-2007   #4
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Default Re: Source for replacing clear roof panel?

I agree. I've heard the same comment more than once.
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Old 03-29-2007   #5
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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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Go with Melrose before Astro.
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Old 03-29-2007   #6
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Default 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
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Old 03-29-2007   #7
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Default 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
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Old 03-29-2007   #8
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Thanks for the feedback...I called Melrose today, and I'm going to give them a try !

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Old 03-31-2007   #9
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Take some pics and let us know how it goes!
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Old 04-14-2007   #10
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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 !
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