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I have an 02. This morning I noticed there is some tearing away under the window on the inside of my top on both sides. This top was replaced before I purchased the car in May. Has anyone else experienced this and what did you have to do to get it repaired? The weather is so perfect but I'm afraid of putting the top down because I don't want the tears to get worse. Also, what kind of place repairs the tops? Thank you for any information.
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Do you have pictures? If it is a new top installation, it may have to be repaired by a shop. If it is the glass separating from the top, you will be able to re-glue.02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
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Automobile Upholstery shops frequently do convertible tops too. Just Google for a local shop that installs convertible tops and you'll get some quick answers.sigpicComment
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I just got a car out of the top shop to repair the same problem. He used an epoxy to secure the top to the glass. He said he does 10-15 back glasses a week in his shop and that all brands have the problem.
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With a new top, this might not be her problem, unless they did not replace the window when they installed a top.Originally posted by Tbear View Post02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82 - 48&DCComment
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I'm thinking they didn't replace the window. Still trying to post pictures.Comment
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If the glass is loose to the bottom of the top, then you need to have that glued like Dave did.Originally posted by rebeccabyrd View Post02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82 - 48&DCComment
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That seems to be a problem created by the person who installed the new top. If you can find another Thunderbird to look at you might be able to redo some of this sloppy work yourself.02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82 - 48&DCComment
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Thank you. I'll take it by a trusted place and see what they say.Comment
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Rebecca, I just used gorilla glue about three years ago and it has held up fine. Good luck.Bill Coates-Canfield, Ohio
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You put gorilla glue on the cloth around the window? It's almost like the cloth is dry-rotted.Originally posted by wcoates View PostComment
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yesOriginally posted by rebeccabyrd View PostBill Coates-Canfield, Ohio
2003 -THE GREY GHOST- MSG, Saddle with Saddle dash kit, door panels, boot and visorsComment
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