Targa Top - Blue Glass - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

JThomas · 09-02-2018

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Wonder if he sends them to Melrose..

I am happy with my melrose top.. 10 years and going

Thanks Jeff.

JThomas · 09-02-2018

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Originally Posted by G-Sting

Also, pleased with Melrose. Here may be the thread you were looking for...

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread....hlight=melrose

Thanks for the link.

phrogs · 09-02-2018

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Wonder if he sends them to Melrose..

I am happy with my melrose top.. 10 years and going

Maybe they work at Melrose or buy there scratch and dent parts?

WARP TEN · 09-03-2018

Joe, I also got a transparent top from Melrose. The one that came with my '95 was a non-GM replacement made of Lexan which delaminated. Melrose uses GM frames and glass (polycarbonate I think but not sure). They were good to deal with. BTW I saved a fair mount off the list price of $825 by bringing my old top to him/picking up new top and paying cash. --Bob

JThomas · 09-03-2018

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Originally Posted by WARP TEN

Joe, I also got a transparent top from Melrose. The one that came with my '95 was a non-GM replacement made of Lexan which delaminated. Melrose uses GM frames and glass (polycarbonate I think but not sure). They were good to deal with. BTW I saved a fair mount off the list price of $825 by bringing my old top to him/picking up new top and paying cash. --Bob

Thanks Bob.

JThomas · 09-08-2018

Top has been shipped out to Melrose.

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 09-08-2018

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Originally Posted by JThomas

Top has been shipped out to Melrose.

Good move!
You will not be disappointed.
Marty

ZWILD1 · 09-08-2018

I copied the link and think I will get the rear hatch weather strip from them. My 96 didn't have a transparent top and I purchased one from Thompson Astro Tops. After 3 or 4 years the top separated. They only have a 1 year warranty. I did wonder if I caused the failure as you have to adjust the mounting plates to fit your car. It always went on easy without any trouble so I assumed I had it adjusted correctly. Anybody use Thompson or have had a problem with their tops? I did see them or somebody selling their tops at Carlisle and their display doesn't exactly inspire confidence.

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 09-08-2018

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Originally Posted by ZWILD1

I copied the link and think I will get the rear hatch weather strip from them. My 96 didn't have a transparent top and I purchased one from Thompson Astro Tops. After 3 or 4 years the top separated. They only have a 1 year warranty. I did wonder if I caused the failure as you have to adjust the mounting plates to fit your car. It always went on easy without any trouble so I assumed I had it adjusted correctly. Anybody use Thompson or have had a problem with their tops? I did see them or somebody selling their tops at Carlisle and their display doesn't exactly inspire confidence.

I have used Thompson, and found them to be very good.
I have used Melrose, and found them to be excellent.
If the choice is mine; I go Melrose first, then Thompson as first runner up.
Marty

JThomas · 09-08-2018

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Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

Good move!
You will not be disappointed.
Marty

Thanks, I will keep everyone posted.

09-03-2018	#14
WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,094	Re: Targa Top - Blue Glass Joe, I also got a transparent top from Melrose. The one that came with my '95 was a non-GM replacement made of Lexan which delaminated. Melrose uses GM frames and glass (polycarbonate I think but not sure). They were good to deal with. BTW I saved a fair mount off the list price of $825 by bringing my old top to him/picking up new top and paying cash. --Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

09-08-2018	#16
JThomas Join Date: May 2008 Location: Okemos, MI. Posts: 1,191	Re: Targa Top - Blue Glass Top has been shipped out to Melrose. __________________ Joe Thomas Corvette Club of Michigan NCRS-Michigan Chapter Member NCM Master Ambassador NCM Lifetime Member Former NCM Board Member 1991 ZR-1 Melon Copper Metallic/Black 1992 ZR-1 Bright Red/Black (Sold) 1995 ZR-1 Bright Aqua/Gray (Sold) 2012 ZR1 Super Sonic Blue / Dark Titanium

09-08-2018	#18
ZWILD1 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Spring Grove ,Pa. Posts: 257	Re: Targa Top - Blue Glass I copied the link and think I will get the rear hatch weather strip from them. My 96 didn't have a transparent top and I purchased one from Thompson Astro Tops. After 3 or 4 years the top separated. They only have a 1 year warranty. I did wonder if I caused the failure as you have to adjust the mounting plates to fit your car. It always went on easy without any trouble so I assumed I had it adjusted correctly. Anybody use Thompson or have had a problem with their tops? I did see them or somebody selling their tops at Carlisle and their display doesn't exactly inspire confidence. __________________ 91 Turquoise Metallic Haibeck 525 #0134