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Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 68 Received 1 Like on 1 Post Car: 91 TA GTA, 88 Camaro Covnvertible Engine: TA 350 Supercharged, Camaro 350 Transmission: TA 700R-4, Camaro T5 Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi in both cars convertible replacement top with glass window? im thinking about replacing my top. it has a couple of tears in it. i see that they have tops for my car with rear glass windows. is anyone using one of these? and how well do they fold down?
08-10-2011, 02:30 AM Supreme Member iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne Australia but from South Carolina Posts: 1,074 Car: 1991 Trans Am convertible Engine: 305 TPI Transmission: Auto Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? Havent installed mine but from what I hear they are the BEST. I dont think putting the back seat down is much of a deal. I would go for the glass.
08-10-2011, 07:58 AM Supreme Member iTrader: (29)
Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 1,482 Car: 91 Firebird Engine: 6.0 Transmission: T56 Axle/Gears: 3.73 Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? I've been driving my sisters 'vert with the glass rear window. It does catch on the top of the back seats. I didn't think to fold the seats forward, I just lift up a little on the top to help in and out of the storage space. I definitely appreciate the tinted glass at night though!
08-11-2011, 09:20 PM Supreme Member iTrader: (30)
Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 6,258 Likes: 0 Car: 1991 Z28 convertible built 3/1/1990 Engine: Cammed 6.0L LSX Transmission: T56 Axle/Gears: custom Ford 8.8", 4.10 gears Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? Glass window here, love it. Wouldn't trade it for the world.
08-12-2011, 06:40 AM Junior Member Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 68 Received 1 Like on 1 Post Car: 91 TA GTA, 88 Camaro Covnvertible Engine: TA 350 Supercharged, Camaro 350 Transmission: TA 700R-4, Camaro T5 Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi in both cars Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? Quote: Originally Posted by Jaysz28 I've been driving my sisters 'vert with the glass rear window. It does catch on the top of the back seats. I didn't think to fold the seats forward, I just lift up a little on the top to help in and out of the storage space. I definitely appreciate the tinted glass at night though! what about when you lift the back of the top forward, to allow the storage hatch to open? any issues there?
08-12-2011, 07:23 AM Supreme Member iTrader: (29)
Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 1,482 Car: 91 Firebird Engine: 6.0 Transmission: T56 Axle/Gears: 3.73 Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? No issues there the issue is bringing the top up from the stowed position... and it just catches the top of the seats. My father has one too.... it is a very nice top
08-13-2011, 01:50 AM Junior Member Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 68 Received 1 Like on 1 Post Car: 91 TA GTA, 88 Camaro Covnvertible Engine: TA 350 Supercharged, Camaro 350 Transmission: TA 700R-4, Camaro T5 Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi in both cars Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? thanks for the replies everyone. i think i am sold on getting one.
08-24-2011, 02:22 AM Supreme Member
Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,032 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? get the glass... and pay the extra for the stayfast
08-25-2011, 11:26 AM Supreme Member
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malvern, Arkansas Posts: 1,038 Likes: 0 Car: 90 IROC 2-92 Zs blk vert & prpl Engine: stealth ram brodix track 1 ful port Transmission: 700r4 4l80e Axle/Gears: iroc 375 lokr 92 Z 277 pos vert 327 Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? I have a glass window/stayfast top to install soon. What glue is everyone useing?
08-26-2011, 04:26 PM Supreme Member
Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,032 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? I used some contact cement from the paint or plumbing dept of home depot. this stuff is strong!!! I had to wear my respirator during use
12-27-2011, 09:16 AM Member
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 188 Car: IROC and 65 Mustang Engine: IROC V-8 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: posi traction Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? I had the Stayfast top with real glass window installed and I am very happy with the look and results. Smaller window to look out of but at least it will last longer and stay clear. Still able to see out the back and no problems. Drove on a long trip with snow and sleet and was able to wipe off without fear of brittleness or cracking. Should last for years! Fivestar Last edited by fivestar; 12-29-2011 at 09:25 AM.
10-20-2012, 03:28 PM Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Car: 1991 Camaro RS Convertible Engine: 305 Transmission: Auto Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? How much and what website did you get the glass convert.?
10-20-2012, 07:37 PM Member
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 188 Car: IROC and 65 Mustang Engine: IROC V-8 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: posi traction Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? I bought the top from topsonline and I ordered the rubber seal from classic industries as tops on line was out of stock...I paid right around $475 for the real glass top. Fivestar
04-03-2015, 05:55 PM Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Car: 1991 Z28 Convertible Engine: 5.0 V8 Transmission: auto Re: convertible replacement top with glass window?
I love the look of your top with the glass window. My '91 has a plastic window and is hazing and I can't see through it. It the replacement a difficult job? I was quoted 6 hours and $470 in labor to do the job. A i bought it, with the first pass of plastic buffing. After buffing, but still hazing and not able to see clearly out.
04-05-2015, 10:32 AM Member
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 188 Car: IROC and 65 Mustang Engine: IROC V-8 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: posi traction Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? Just go with the glass top, simply you will be much happier. Though I paid $300 for installation it was well worth it. I expect for the top to last for years...
07-02-2017, 01:03 AM Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Car: 1982, 1983, 1984 Firebirds AND TAs Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? I have two Firebird/TA convertibles, and I hate the hazy rear windows! Is this the best URL to buy from? https://www.topsonline.com/model/Con..._Trans_Am.html if anyone has other purchasing options for the glass top replacement (91 & 92 TA/FB), I'd appreciate seeing those also. Much appreciated! -AJ Last edited by KRH; 07-02-2017 at 01:08 AM.
07-03-2017, 06:46 PM Supreme Member iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Melbourne Australia but from South Carolina Posts: 1,074 Car: 1991 Trans Am convertible Engine: 305 TPI Transmission: Auto Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? I bought mine from them and am very pleased with the purchase.
07-04-2017, 06:44 PM Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 679 Car: 92 Z28 Engine: Ramjet 350 Transmission: T-56 Axle/Gears: 3.23 Torsen Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? INstall it yourself its not that hard
10-25-2019, 12:29 PM Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 2 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Car: 1992 Red Convertible Camaro Engine: 305 5.0 Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? Quote: Originally Posted by fivestar I had the Stayfast top with real glass window installed and I am very happy with the look and results. Smaller window to look out of but at least it will last longer and stay clear. Still able to see out the back and no problems. Drove on a long trip with snow and sleet and was able to wipe off without fear of brittleness or cracking. Should last for years! Fivestar Where did you get the convertible top with glass from. Been looking and only see with plastic
10-26-2019, 08:37 AM Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 36 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Car: 1991 Z28 Convertible Engine: 5.0 V8 Transmission: auto Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? Quote: Originally Posted by Ecousin3 Where did you get the convertible top with glass from. Been looking and only see with plastic I had a shop install mine but I'm pretty sure they got the glass version from Topsline. Very happy with the glass version! https://www.topsonline.com/model/Con...hird_Gen).html
10-26-2019, 10:39 AM Member
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 188 Car: IROC and 65 Mustang Engine: IROC V-8 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: posi traction Re: convertible replacement top with glass window? Yup Topsonline is where I bought mine too. I picked mine up and had it installed in 2012. Looked at the site and they still offer the glass style. My 88 IROC lives outside and with the winters and cold in Colorado the glass window is not only clear all the time but I can scrape the snow, ice and frost from the back window... Never yellows and never cloudy from age.
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