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'T' top retainers

Posted: 2/17/17 7:32pmMessage 1 of 4
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Equinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
While removing the weather strip from my T-tops the weather strip retainer screws were rusty and nasty. As a result I pulled the screws through the fiberglass body of the T-top. Now I have a hole where the screw goes through. Are there repair kits, or something to use to hold the retainer in the fiberglass? THANKS!
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Re: 'T' top retainers

Posted: 2/18/17 1:04pmMessage 2 of 4
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Gig Harbor, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 L82 4 Speed Coupe - Very original, well documented driver/survivor. 2016 Bend Regional NCRS Top Flight.
Mark, I've have some luck with JB Weld. Not only to bond but it claims it can be drilled and tapped when cured. Resonably priced so it might be worth a try. If you're going the drill and tap route, I would try it on a test piece to see how it works before to apply to your t-top. Good luck and let us know how you make out.
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Duct tape is the new Black !!
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Posted: 2/18/17 2:59pmMessage 3 of 4
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Equinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
My thought was an epoxy of some sort as well. Just not sure what kind. THANKS
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Posted: 2/19/17 7:59amMessage 4 of 4
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Flanders, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.
Hey Mark check this out:  https://www.mcmaster.com/#7541a77/=16f8bpm
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