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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Is there a fiberglass top or some sort of insert or conversion kit to change my ttop inot a hard top? I am building a drag car out of it and dont want to have any issues with the ttops. thanks in advance
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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A few companies sell tops. Along with doors, hatches, hoods, front ends, rear ends, complete body's.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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no one sells fiberglass t-tops or lexan thats a custom part...if some1 does om me or post the link
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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Fiberglass roof, not fiberglass t-tops, I am assuming he wants to cut off the entire t-top roof and replace it with a fiberglass roof.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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if you take down the paint in your car you can see where the joint is on the a-pillar and the rear line from the roof install is obvious. just get a lid off of a wrecked hard top car, make careful cuts, and adhesive the solid roof in place.
the biggest things you have to take time to do properly are bracing the body so that it doesn't flex or distort with the roof off and making sure your measurements are right. when bonding panels together it is very very important to not have to fill gaps.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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If you are thinking the t-tops will hurt the stiffness of the car don't be concerned. Put in some good frame connectors and a decent roll bar or cage. Get someone knowledgeable to put them in.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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thanks for the info, I was concerned that it would hurt the stiffness and maybe fly off at higher speeds. I have weld in sfc and am getting a cage in feb so hopefully that will be enough
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Search for the post on the t-tops, there is a way to make sure the pins are fully engaged.
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The only one I have seen come off was not latched.

T-tops are very helpful when getting in and out of the car when it is in your trailer.
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Originally Posted by STOCK1090
The only one I have seen come off was not latched.

T-tops are very helpful when getting in and out of the car when it is in your trailer.
haha, thats when you know you need to drop a few pounds
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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I have seen a few fly off after hard launches. Look up the post on how to adjust them so they fit tight.
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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thanks fellas, ill do a search for it
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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if they made a lexan replacement it whould be a good seller i bet
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