Chuck A

hey guys and gals , well here is my problem we had this severe storm and my freaking roof caved in, in the vinyl garage and of course it bend the frame and ripped the top of the vert , i am wondering if anyone can recommend a shop that can do the repair, i rebend the cross beam, but have a feeling it wont properly work right i would appreciate the help thanks, a pissed off vert owner

Chuck A

hopefully monday, i can get some reccomendations, PM me if you know, what i am saying, thanks

m kraz

ask yor ins. co. i know of a place but its in nj
hope everything turns out ok for you

Ben Diss

I'd be inclined to go to a body shop and the frame replaced.

Chuck A

do you think they can fix it? or should they just replace it instead?

DOUG @ ECS

Do you have a C5 or 6?

I have a vert frame with a so-so top on it from a C5-black that I dont think I will use anymore so it's available.

Chuck A

a c5 , its just the one crossbeam that is bend the other ones are in good condition

Chuck A

I just called a company they want to charge me 1000$ just for labor.

DOUG @ ECS

You can have my whole top for $500 installed.

Chuck A

i know thats insane, i will be checking around for other places

INTRUBL

Do you have comprehensive coverage? If you do it will be covered minus your deductible.

Chuck A

Yes i do, the agent said my rates will go up, so i rather not go through insurance

INTRUBL

I would question your agent, I represent 8 companies and none of them will increase rates due to a comp claim.

Chuck A

i have ALLSTATE ,maybe she really didnt want to look up anything

SLO VETTE

c5 'vert tops--wicked expensive.

the rear defroster tab broke once on my '99 'vert and dealer said no can fix/re-braze, must buy whole new unit. thanks gm, great design. at the time, it was a 3500 or so job. i argued with them about coverage under warranty, which after a lot of back & forth they ultimately honored.

but man, i feel your pain with the cost of c5 'vert issues. not cheap by any stretch.

INTRUBL

Allstate does not increase premiums due to comp claims, time for a new agent and company.

Chuck A

I was told from one installer that usually vertible tops should be changed every 7 years due to dry rot or fading, has anyone else heard of this?

Humanoid 2.0

Maybe if it sat out in the FL sun for 7 years and you did not put any protection on it.

Chuck A

My top looks great maybe he was trying to get my business , but well it needs to be replaced, i probably will keep the rear window as a souvenir

miltievette

Sorry to hear. I dont see why your ins. Would not honor it. If your rear glass shatter/broke the ins. pays for a new top. (Wink,wink)this is a one pice unit. The issue is that your frame is bent not sure if that will be covered. I have and issue with my top. Bow #4 drive side there's this nut a union bolt that allows the top to fold. I figured i can pick it up anywhere. But No people are asking price is 400 or better. Have you tried corvette service in valley stream. Or even corvette unlimited in Babylon?
Good luck.