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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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T Top problem

Hi, i was searching for a long time whats is name and where could i buy this...
im searching the wide ruber that is glue on the top of the glass.. HELP!!!

thats for a 87 trans am! Thanks!
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 07:24 AM
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Re: T Top problem

on the outer edge of the t-top? I believe that was called the drip edge trim, or something along those lines. Someone on here was selling some a while back, may have been 1A auto, can't remember.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 07:25 AM
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Re: T Top problem

yup, here are some links:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...drip-edge.html

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...tic-Style.html

http://www.firebirdcentral.com/category_s/456.htm
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 09:51 AM
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Re: T Top problem

Not the outer drip edge , im talking about the one thats on the glass ...the one upper the outter drip edge.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 10:39 AM
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Re: T Top problem

That's not replaceable. You can paint it and it will look like new. Use some SEM Trim black, a good primer for plastics, and adhesion promoter.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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Re: T Top problem

My t top fall on the ground and an inch of this moulding have broke..need to replace it..something should exist that l could put instead...money is not problem for me...
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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Re: T Top problem

If money is no issue, look for a replacement t top. There are plenty on Ebay and it is the easiest way to fix your problem.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 04:22 PM
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Re: T Top problem

The end piece is SMC fiberglass and is bonded to the glass. Its not a replaceable part. You could repair the chipped edge with a fiberglass repair kit but its not really worth the trouble given how inexpensive used T-Top hatches are.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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I already have a replacement t top but i want to repair my original...the piece is not looking like firberglass...its more like black fritable rubber
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