Lost my t-top at 70.. (pics)
04-12-2011, 03:42 PM
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So I forgot to lock just the driver's side and yeah. I will not forget that again. ever. But the good news is..my t-top insert (made by specialized stainless - I think he's a member on here) looks brand new after flying a few hundred feet at 70 mph and surviving a mini explosion.
Post a wanted ad in the classifieds here or try Craigslist or ebay for a replacement. 6LE might buy your busted t-top for his targas...
04-13-2011, 12:26 AM
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Happened to me on a trip up to KC for a weekend and thankfully it didn't rain. Happened to my son's car on the day we bought it on the way back from OKC. Hasn't happened again although neither of us lock 'em - except when I'm at the track ... always lock 'em there.
You should find one on the fs section here. They show up frequently and for cheap.
You should find one on the fs section here. They show up frequently and for cheap.
04-13-2011, 10:11 AM
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same thing happened to my uncle he was cruising doing about 60 65 and the t top flew right off but some how it didn't break. It landed in some grass on the side of the road. I see them all the time on craigslist
04-13-2011, 03:21 PM
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ive got one from when I lost my passenger side. I ended up only being able to find a pair for sale, so ive got an extra drivers side if you want it...$100 shipped
04-16-2011, 04:36 PM
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I swear I read a fix for this on this site somewhere. I know I didn't figure it out myself. I check my metal plates once a year, just to make sure my T-tops are latching down securely. Which reminds me, I'm due to check them again.
04-16-2011, 05:04 PM
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. This happent to my friend vett, while he was racing. 
04-16-2011, 08:41 PM
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btw its not common T top fail out at high speed right ? all my camaro is hard top, so I dont know. It made me scare to get t-top.
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04-17-2011, 02:52 AM
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Its already off the car ? or still inside the car ?. Cause yunkyard around here dont sell the TTop, if it still on the car, they dont want water get in and snake.
btw its not common T top fail out at high speed right ? all my camaro is hard top, so I dont know. It made me scare to get t-top.
btw its not common T top fail out at high speed right ? all my camaro is hard top, so I dont know. It made me scare to get t-top.
Otherwise, to the best of my knowledge, no it's not common.
04-17-2011, 08:45 AM
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17 F-bodies and this has happened to me once. Luckily I was going about 35 when I heard it start to rattle and I was able to pull over and lock it. It happens.
04-17-2011, 09:28 PM
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Just take the tops off, and the little plastic clip that holds the sail panel (outside rear of where t top would be) has 2 screws that hold it. Pop it off, and you'll see the metal guide plates there. adjust accordingly. Takes about 5 minutes total. Some of you may be surprised at how LOOSE they get after a while.
Go check your ****, NOW!! LOL
Go check your ****, NOW!! LOL