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nhec1

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t top troubles
« on: June 10, 2022, 09:27:49 AM »
hello it's been awhile since my last post but car'ma has struck so type i must. took the t tops off the 10th anniversary to replace the trim and heard a noise the other day.today i sit at my desk and look down to see pieces of glass on the floor then to my horror i notice the passenger side t top has exploded into a thousand little t top puzzle pieces. any body have any idea's that would help? thanks in advance

81Blackbird

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Re: t top troubles
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2022, 11:08:09 AM »
A large pitcher of frozen Margarita's Texas style.
Are you saying the top was in the car or was it leaning up against something and fell over?

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Re: t top troubles
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2022, 12:01:18 PM »
Im with blackbird on this one  :shock:
I suppose it could have hit something causing it to break and being tempered it shattered into the million pieces. I wouldnt think that heat would have had anything to do with it as they are exposed to extreme temps while installed. Good luck finding the correct replacement.
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Re: t top troubles
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2022, 03:15:17 PM »
I see some Fisher tops on ebay.

roadking77

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Re: t top troubles
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2022, 09:26:21 AM »
I havent looked for awhile, but I am sure the fisher tops are not that hard to come across. I have about 3 sets myself. The TATA tops are specific though and may be a bit trickier to find.
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Re: t top troubles
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2022, 09:26:21 AM »

aussieta

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Re: t top troubles
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2022, 04:29:36 PM »
may have to get a pair of standard fischer tops and then have a silver tint applied
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Re: t top troubles
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2022, 06:34:22 AM »
Is that even possible? I would think the glass would have to be clear to start with.
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Re: t top troubles
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2022, 03:25:30 PM »
The tint for the t-tops is acid etched.  You would have to sand off all of the tint to get it clear.  Then polish it to get the gazillion scratches out.  Then you might be able to put some tint on it.

Only other choice would be to find one for sale for the side that broke.

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Re: t top troubles
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2022, 03:25:30 PM »
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