Author Topic: Gap between body and hard top  (Read 3892 times)

srisant

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Gap between body and hard top
« on: April 29, 2016, 06:33:51 »
Hi, I just got my car restored and put on hardtop today. I found out that there is a big gap between rear end and hard top (see picture). All studs have been put correct and secured. Is the gap normal or something is wrong?

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Re: Gap between body and hard top
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2016, 11:13:57 »
Normal.

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Re: Gap between body and hard top
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2016, 14:19:22 »
Slight hijack to the thread:
1:Can you tell me your color? Is it 173G Anthracite Grey (non-metallic)?
2: Of course stick is correct as he is an expert, but my cap is approximately 50% larger on one side, can stick or anyone tell me where I should start looking to see what is wrong? Yes, the latch is engaged.
Thanks,
Mark
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1968 SS396 Camaro Convertible (owned since 1977 -- my first car :D)
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Re: Gap between body and hard top
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2016, 14:37:05 »
My color is mid blue met. I think 396.

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Re: Gap between body and hard top
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2016, 16:33:50 »
Nice looking car... how come you have different mirrors?
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Re: Gap between body and hard top
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2016, 17:20:25 »
My color is mid blue met. I think 396.
I apologize for being so far off.
The lighting or my monitor must have thrown me off target.
Thank you.
Mark
1970 280 SL Automatic, USA version, Grey-Blue (906G/906G), Blue leather (245)
1968 SS396 Camaro Convertible (owned since 1977 -- my first car :D)
1984 Porsche Euro Carrera coupe, LSD, SlateBlueMet/Blue
1998 BMW M-Rdstr Estoril Blue
1970 280 SL Automatic, Anthracite Grey-173G, Red Interior-132 - sold