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04-07-2024, 11:52 AM | #12 | |
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The roof panels on this generation hard-top (1994-2002) Firebirds and Camaros are plastic / fiberglass from the factory and are glued on with an adhesive - they are not steel and never were - be careful with the assumptions..... They are also not easy to replace. That can happen to anybody, can we just hope that the guy's car is ok? I don't know if any aftermarket companies are making a repro but I do know they are not available from the factory nor have they been for a very long time. I tried finding one a few years ago and had no luck. The only option is to get one from a donor car and to get it off you have to use fishing line or piano wire, work it under the panel, and slice through the adhesive. It can't be peeled off with a putty knife.
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Depending on the year, both the roof and sail panels are either thermoplastic or fiberglass and GM discontinued them years ago. When you go to the wrecking yard and try to remove them, it is worse than removing a windshield and they warp or get damaged. The OEM factory pieces were also defective and would bubble due to an issue with the epoxy and materials. The aftermarket replacements for both the roof and sail panels are either fiberglass or carbon fiber. |
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Angelo, I have a brand new one in the box along with all the components to switch from T-tops to solid roof.
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Aside from the fact that this car wouldn’t be allowed in the Indy $10k race, they are planning to have this car on track next week in Vegas.
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PM message me with your number and I'll give you a call
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If Robin Lawrence puts his car in the street version of 2013, just a switch of intake manifold, you'll see how dangerous a Naturally aspirated Coyote engine can be.
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It's good to know NHRA Tech officials are still getting technical facts wrong. Consistency is good. |
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Not sure I seen a carburetor from the factory in 2013... |
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Re: Randy Mans DQ?
Thanks Angelo I thought the roofs were steel
Why the dq
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