09-04-2017 | #11 |
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Re: DIY glass top repair?
Paul, I concur you should just get a new one. I bought a replacement transparent top for my '95 at Melrose. Gave them my old one (it was a replacement in its own right, made out of Lexan, not Polycarbonate, and had cracked). They required it as a trade in because they could reuse the frame (also was a replacement, but an OEM one, with no serial number on it). The one I got from Melrose also had no serial number on it--it is illegal to add or change a serial number. Had a good experience with Melrose and you can just drive to them. And cash gets you a discount--at least it got me one. Can't recall what I paid but it was in the neighborhood of $600-$650 I think. As an added incentive, the owner owns and displays one of the Morrison cars--at least he did when I bought my top in 2013. Melrose Corvette, 100 West Ellwalk Avenue | Cortland, IL 60112 | Phone: 815-758-2783 | Fax: 815-758-2796 --Bob
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Re: DIY glass top repair?
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Those use a GM frame with similar Glass. They are equal in quality to the original, as well as Melrose. Marty |
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09-05-2017 | #13 |
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Re: DIY glass top repair?
Gentlemen!
Just wanted to acknowledge the replies! I'm taking notes as this goes on (for a while more). Thanks for the guidance so far. I was really at "square one" on this one.
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09-05-2017 | #14 |
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Re: DIY glass top repair?
I highly suggest Melrose.. one on my car I got from them in 2008.. no issues
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