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Old 02-28-2001, 06:26 PM
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I emailed them and asked them if they sold t top sun shades and this is what they replied.. I think they are in the wrong business with this answer.. I laughed my but off..Kevin As far as I know the 82-92 cars did not have sun shades. If any did come with them, it would have been a special edition type. Trying to find one of these will be almost impossible, I would try a local upholstery shop and see if they can custom make a set. This will probably be the most "cost effective" solution.
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Old 03-05-2001, 01:57 PM
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I myself have heard of these but i have never seen them or a picture.and they are not listed in any(2)code books that I have.I am not saying they didnt make them,I am just saying maybe they havnt heard of them because they are rare?I dont know.If you have a pic of them send it to me or post it,I would like to see them.

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I actually own a pair of t-top shades... but have never used them.
What is wrong with a honest answer from him? He didn't know about it, gave it a guess (so what if it was wrong) and then gave you another option... sounds like good customer service to me...
Old 03-06-2001, 11:41 AM
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Whooo cool down!!! I wasnt implying anything bad or anything.. It is just if he works/owns a business like dealing with strcitly 3rd gens he would know of have an idea of what i am talking about...I have only been around thirdgens for a couple of years and know or atleast saw that they have or did come with the shades... Maybe it becauase evertime I go somewhere to get a part, or something I get a shady answer from some guy that dosent know a tailpipe from a starter and he has a degree to work behind a parts counter.. I know I am not the only one to experience this.. Kevin
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by kjgroen:
I emailed them and asked them if they sold t top sun shades and this is what they replied.. I think they are in the wrong business with this answer.. I laughed my but off..Kevin As far as I know the 82-92 cars did not have sun shades. If any did come with them, it would have been a special edition type. Trying to find one of these will be almost impossible, I would try a local upholstery shop and see if they can custom make a set. This will probably be the most "cost effective" solution.
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I have ordered from Next Gen and would recomend them to anyone who likes friendly, professional service. These guys are F-body owners themselves. As for the Tee-shades, I decided to make them for my 86'. Matt
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Keep in mind that NextGen doesn't deal exclusively with third gen F-bodies. They sell parts for A LOT of different kinds of cars. The guy has to know a little about everything, instead of a lot about one kind of car. I agree that it sounds like the guy gave it his best and suggested the best alternative. T-top shades are pretty basic pieces of upholstery (have a pair). Just get some headliner material and backing board and cut out a pair.

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dont know about their customer service, but prices are through the roof.want proof??? just compare everything in that catalog that can be purchased from jegs,summit,etc.. and get back to me.
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bubbz89,

Do you have their new catalog or ordered parts froom them personnaly? Compare again and get back to me.
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check all their exhaust systems,headers etc.
ignitions, afpr's, **** just anything you find will be marked up at LEAST ten dollars and as much as 30 or 40. look at cams, intakes,heads,rockers,or anything that can be purchased from JEGS and then lay the pipe down and dont argue.
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I must agree that next gen prices are through the roof...I was interested in the lift/traction bars...429...go to hotchkis 350...summit a little cheaper...
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