73-454

Looks cool, they claime 30% more head room compared to orginal t-tops

redwingvette

Mine had one when I bought it. It was nice to have the space but I didn't like using it because if I wanted to take it off I had no where to put it. It just took up space in the garage so I gave it away. Glass tops would be better if they weren't so expensive. The seals were shot on mine anyway and the chrome trim was pealing off.
Brian 73 L-48

KenSny

I've got one, and I use it. But only because my driver's side T-Top has the fiberglass area around the front mounting pin broken away. As soon as I can figure out a way to repair it (I've been looking for a cheap shell at swap meets) they will go back on the car.

The Astro top is nice except for the mounting and clamping stuff. If they could figure a way to secure it like the T-Tops it would be a better design. I think the mounting stuff is very cheap looking and I expect that stuff will be the first to break off.

Actually the Astro top fits in the rear storage are easier than my T-Tops...

One more thing. In their installation paper they state that the top cannot be returned if you break the mounting stuff, without prior consent. That should be a clue that it's a weak design area.




[Modified by KenSny, 10:55 AM 12/23/2001]

fauxrs

Thats a lot of money for an ill-fitting part such as this. I bought one years ago (cheaper) and while I was able to modify it so that the seals worked, there are several here on the forum who have not. I dont think I would pay that much for one.

On the flip side - the headroom is greatly increased and if you can get it to seal it works fine - I too take exception to the mounting method - I wouldnt want to get rear ended with one of these on my car - I would bet you would end up with a mounting bolt puncture in the back of your head

john73bb

Ken,

I've got an extra set of t-tops (came with the car when I bought it). They are 73 sparkly yellow (don't know what it is called) so it would need to be painted. Email me if you are interested.

John.

RMS73

I bought one last summer. The only fit-up problem is at the front corner; where the window frame, window and t-top all meet. I have corrected this for everyday driving. Not certain how well it would seal in a hard rain. Since I don't drive my Vette in the rain it doesn't concern me. The extra head room and open feeling are very nice and are the reasons I continue to use the Astro top. In summary; the Astro top is not perfect, but for the price it is satisfactory for me.
Roger

redc3vette1

i also bought an ASTRO TOP and since i have driven the car once since the install i dont have much info it did give some more head room .....mine also didnt fit real well in the front corners but once i have some free time it shouldnt be to hard to fix that problem ..... i purchased mine at a corvette expo and they usally have a ASTRO TOP vendor at them i paid $290.00 for mine instead of the regular price so if you can find an expo near you its worth the savings :cheers: :cheers:

73 LS-4

Yellow mettalic?

:cheers:
Pat Kunz

john73bb

That's it! :)

1RED1

I have one of the ASTRO TOPS,the extra headroom is great. I cut the trim off and had it painted.



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