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Bubbling Sail Panel Issue for Dummies
#1401
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Got approved last week then got an email today. From the dealership.
"WES, WE JUST GOT WORD FROM GM THAT THE TOP WE ORDERED FOR YOUR CAMARO IS DISCONTINUED AND THEY WILL NOT PRODUCE ANYMORE. WE ALSO DID A NATIONWIDE SEARCH AT OTHER DEALERS, NO LUCK. SORRY WE CAN NOT DO THE REPAIR."
"WES, WE JUST GOT WORD FROM GM THAT THE TOP WE ORDERED FOR YOUR CAMARO IS DISCONTINUED AND THEY WILL NOT PRODUCE ANYMORE. WE ALSO DID A NATIONWIDE SEARCH AT OTHER DEALERS, NO LUCK. SORRY WE CAN NOT DO THE REPAIR."
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Wonder if some aftermarket body panel/hood manufacturers will pick up this item? I'd like to see one made out of metal/aluminum, no more worries about glue, ever.
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During the summer months mine bubbles and oozes like crazy. Now that the temps have cooled down significantly, it stays the same and doesn't get worse. Still seems to me that someone will figure this one out. Just like in the computer business and in disease control, for every virus there is an anti-virus fix. That friggin' toxic glue has to have an "anti-virus" out there somewhere waiting for someone to find it.
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During the summer months mine bubbles and oozes like crazy. Now that the temps have cooled down significantly, it stays the same and doesn't get worse. Still seems to me that someone will figure this one out. Just like in the computer business and in disease control, for every virus there is an anti-virus fix. That friggin' toxic glue has to have an "anti-virus" out there somewhere waiting for someone to find it.
Long term, I think the fix will be an aftermarket panel made from fiberglass/composite/metal alloy.
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#1409
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Wow. That is disappointing news. Looks like the only options now will be used tops or custom fiberglass creations. I don't think used tops will be an option for the hardtop F-bodies, as I don't see any way to remove the full top without destroying it.
Wonder if some aftermarket body panel/hood manufacturers will pick up this item? I'd like to see one made out of metal/aluminum, no more worries about glue, ever.
Wonder if some aftermarket body panel/hood manufacturers will pick up this item? I'd like to see one made out of metal/aluminum, no more worries about glue, ever.
wasnt easy
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#1413
I posted this in the thread pertaining to GM no longer making sail panels, I did some research and contacted the only place that I found that has a sail panel, Classic Industries, their response:
So - of course I was not happy with that price, so I contacted 6LE about it, I will not disclose the actual quote from e-mail, but it would be about half of what Classic Industries wants, BUT, they would need pre orders to actually make a production run at the sail panel, which brings me to this:
People, if you want 6LE to make sail panels, please e-mail them and let them know.
Their contact fillout page:
http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/...238fb7e5f47201
Part G4545 is an order-by-demand part. We do not keep this part in house. Once paid for, an order will be placed with our vendor to obtain this part. It normally takes 2-4 weeks for arrival to our warehouse. This part is priced at $1030.99 and requires truck freight for delivery. To receive a quote for a shipping cost, please call (800) 854-1280.
People, if you want 6LE to make sail panels, please e-mail them and let them know.
Their contact fillout page:
http://6litereaterdesigns.com/store/...238fb7e5f47201
#1418
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Your mom's on Tech? A LOT of people have been asking about carbon fiber panels but how about a cheaper version where only the outside most layer is CF and the rest glass? When I get this CBP job I'll be down for one. Time is my problem right now. Oh and GOD BLESS 6LE FOR MAKING THESE!!!
#1420
I'm still in, 6LE.