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T-top adjustment

Posted: 9/6/12 10:40amMessage 1 of 8
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Owen Sound, Canada
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Vette(s): 1975 Corvette 383 stroker w/Patriot 190 heads, Eagle stroker kit, Comp 279TH7 cam, DUI distributor, Edelbrock 7116 intake, Edelbrock 1806 carb, Hedman Hedders, TH400 w/TCI Breakaway 2400 stall, Transgo 1-2 shift kit.
Does anyone know how to adjust the left rear portion of the driver's side T-top so that it will fit relatively flush with the body on a 1975 model? My passenger side top fits very well but the driver's side angles upward from the center to the outside edge just enough that it bugs me.
 
Build Date: May 7, 1975. 383 w/267 RWHP/310 RWTQ
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Re: T-top adjustment

Posted: 9/6/12 5:14pmMessage 2 of 8
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Re: T-top adjustment

Posted: 9/6/12 6:42pmMessage 3 of 8
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Vette(s): 1975 Corvette 383 stroker w/Patriot 190 heads, Eagle stroker kit, Comp 279TH7 cam, DUI distributor, Edelbrock 7116 intake, Edelbrock 1806 carb, Hedman Hedders, TH400 w/TCI Breakaway 2400 stall, Transgo 1-2 shift kit.
Thanks Bob. It looks like item #3 in the picture is possibly needing adjustment on mine.
 
Build Date: May 7, 1975. 383 w/267 RWHP/310 RWTQ
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Re: T-top adjustment

Posted: 9/7/12 6:00amMessage 4 of 8
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Vette(s): 1978 Black with Viking mural painted under hood AM/FM/CB radio, T-top and a 2013 Cyber Gray Grand Sport Coupe, 2LT for my daily driver

FLUSH??????  I have a '78 with glass tops.  I never liked that they did not fit flush, but then I saw other '78's and those did not fit flush either.  I agree, a flush fit would look so much better.  Can glass tops on a '78 be adusted to fit flush?

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Re: T-top adjustment

Posted: 9/7/12 6:38amMessage 5 of 8
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Vette(s): 1975 Corvette 383 stroker w/Patriot 190 heads, Eagle stroker kit, Comp 279TH7 cam, DUI distributor, Edelbrock 7116 intake, Edelbrock 1806 carb, Hedman Hedders, TH400 w/TCI Breakaway 2400 stall, Transgo 1-2 shift kit.
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FLUSH??????  I have a '78 with glass tops.  I never liked that they did not fit flush, but then I saw other '78's and those did not fit flush either.  I agree, a flush fit would look so much better.  Can glass tops on a '78 be adusted to fit flush?

David

Unfortunately, no. The glass tops sit about a 1/4 inch higher than the body by design. My fiberglass tops are pretty good on the passenger side, just the driver's side that is a bit higher at the outside. I made a few adjustments last night and it's better; just not as good as the passenger side.
 
Build Date: May 7, 1975. 383 w/267 RWHP/310 RWTQ
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Re: T-top adjustment

Posted: 3/16/13 10:12pmMessage 6 of 8
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I noticed the same thing on my 75, rear of driver side top sitting high. Pushing down lined it up without much pressure. Turned out to be a missing latch adjustment bolt. You can get them for $4-$5 with the rubber cap. Adjust these if necessary. Good luck
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Posted: 9/17/14 7:14amMessage 7 of 8
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my 1979 has glass tops,just got of body resto,tops still poped up,,been adjusted may times  there never going to fit right dwa
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Re: T-top adjustment

Posted: 9/22/14 9:22pmMessage 8 of 8
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your right,left side ok,right not going to happen   dwa
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