isosceles

I bought my car with a cracked driver side t-top. I've got the 1131 blue tint glass tops on it. They are hard to find and expensive. I was thinking about going to fiberglass tops for 2 reasons: 1. The FL sun is very hot and eats interiors. All that sun shining in really heats up the car. 2. I think it would be less expensive to buy a pair of fiberglass ones than it would be for 1 of the glass ones. I could use the fiberglass ones while I save up or just sell the pair of glass ones. What do you guys think? :auto:

page62

You'll find the fiberglass tops very confining, especially if you're over 6 feet tall. In the summer, I use the matrix film inserts to keep the sun out -- about 25 bucks from Ecklers. They work great.

I know a company that rebuilds glass t-tops, or converts them to plexiglass (MUCH lighter and no breakage risk). They do the work for certain catalog vendors, so you can save $$$ by dealing with them directly. Email me if you're interested.

GreyGhost

I have a set of glass tops off a 78 pace car. I did not use them last year. They sat in the basement all covered up. When I first got them, I remember sitting at Carlisle waiting to get out and baking in the sun. I dont care for them in the summer but maybe in the fall but then again...I dont live in FL. :D

Nomad78SA

If someone is interested in selling a set of glass T-Tops for a 78-82 vette reasonable, I would like to buy a set. My vette is a 78. I could replace glass at a later date if one of them is cracked.
Just e-mail me.
Neil in Tenn

isosceles

I'll keep that in mind while deciding. :jester

79corvette

I live in Naples, Fl so I know how the bad the sun can be down here. I decided to get the fiberglass T-tops because I found them to be cheaper, and won't have to have the sun on me all the time( I also figured that I wouldn't be looking up at the sky as I am driving so I really don't need glass). I also figured that the interior might not get to much worse from fading. The glass tops also break to easily for me too.

Schmucker

I believe if you have the glass t-tops insurance may cover it as it is glass, might want to check next time one breaks.

isosceles

Yes you are correct, it would be covered, but mine was broken when I purchased the car. I won't lie about it and say it happened after I bought it. My insurance agent is a personal friend.
If I break it though you bet I will tell them. :thumbs:

Wrecked82

[QUOTE]I use the matrix film inserts to keep the sun out -- about 25 bucks from Ecklers. They work great.QUOTE]

I also use the dot matrix liners. In Houston summer heat. Just as bad as Florida I would think. Mine sits outside all day long at work. Use a front windshield reflector during summer. The dot matrix is the way to go. I did not have them installed for a week last summer for another reason and it was miserable. Put dot matrix liners in and MO BETTA!