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Mar 30, 2007 | 01:48 PM

phantomzer0

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Removing canopy

Does anyone know how to remove the canopy on a firebird / camaro? The area is just behind the t-tops and divides them from the rear hatch. Sometimes it's refered to as a sail panel. At any rate, I need to remove mine and I'm not quite sure how to go about it. I also need to know how to re-attach it, as I heard some sort of glue is used. Any help would be great. Thanks!

Mar 30, 2007 | 02:23 PM

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I am pretty sure that it will be ruined when you remove it and will have to be replaced with a new sail panel.

They use a bonded glue when those are glued on at the factory.

Mar 30, 2007 | 02:31 PM

edwardswb

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I'm not sure but there may be a how-to somewhere on this. Anyway, it involves a piano wire and a whole lot of patience. You have to cut through the glue with the wire.

Mar 31, 2007 | 08:54 PM

azvforce

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Well there is steel bracing that runs up and over. It is skinned with fiberglass that is glued on very well. I pulled one apart and alot of the fiberglass came apart, ruining the fiberglass skin.

Apr 1, 2007 | 08:44 PM

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Why???? Are you wanting to do this????

Apr 2, 2007 | 11:26 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wabmorgan

Why???? Are you wanting to do this????

what he said!

why could you possibly NEED to remove that panel. ALOT of the body strength runs throught that panel.

Apr 2, 2007 | 09:22 PM

da_noob

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amen to that statement

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Apr 2, 2007 | 10:03 PM

2000badbird

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it cannot be taken off with out damaging it i asked a trusted body guy who has worked on many f-bodys at the dealership i worked at he said he has removed quite a few since 93 and none have come off with out bein damaged. im having mine painted black like a camaro thats why i asked so now im waiting to paint the whole car before i do that