T-top rust damage
07-19-2013, 04:57 PM
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T-top rust damage
Here are some pictures of rust damage that was under the seals which in some places it has gone through the sheet metal. What would be the best way to fix it? Is this a job for a body shop?
07-19-2013, 09:02 PM
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It would be a rare body shop that would take that job at a price you would want to pay.
07-19-2013, 09:51 PM
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Re: T-top rust damage
I had to sell my last two IROC because they looked like this. It was just going to be too much.. stone
07-20-2013, 04:51 PM
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Re: T-top rust damage
Take a look at my profile ...I have pics of the stress cracks and rust under mine....body shop fixed it right up...it costt me $800 to have the car shaved and rust repair. ..shaved door handles, key locks, antenna, mirror holes, and front blinkers, and fixed all rust...that was at a friends house. ..he lost house got a job at a body shop...friend worked on it at the body shop...welded in SFC , took car down to metal and primed..that was $1,500...
07-22-2013, 10:29 PM
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Re: T-top rust damage
WOW ive never seen a t top area ever rust out like that W.E.G and if that happenned to mine i think I would just look for a better shell. Its just too much to trace down as if it got in there then where else did the water go to rot it out
07-23-2013, 04:31 PM
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Re: T-top rust damage
I had the same problem on my 1991 rs, the t-top bar was gone, luckily I was able to clean up most of the rust and bought a oer t-top bar
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07-27-2013, 12:18 AM
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Re: T-top rust damage
Final installation, all sealed up with 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive.
08-02-2013, 08:23 PM
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Thanks again! You guys did a great job. I took it to the car wash the other day and there's only 1 spot that drips but I think it's normal there. No more full shower inside the car. 
01-16-2016, 04:13 PM
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Re: T-top rust damage
It would be a rare body shop that would take that job at a price you would want to pay.
http://youtu.be/ZIut2R5XeNo
http://youtu.be/ZIut2R5XeNo
oh, and btw ,dont fix it like this. Just cut the chit and fab up fresh metal or don't do it
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01-16-2016, 07:24 PM
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Re: T-top rust damage
Old thread and am looking for repairs on this subject and had to comment.. Oh, Love the gold glitter vinyl interior,Ya think that would be a tad hot in the summer to get in after sitting in the sun.... ouch
oh, and btw ,dont fix it like this. Just cut the chit and fab up fresh metal or don't do it
oh, and btw ,dont fix it like this. Just cut the chit and fab up fresh metal or don't do it
06-20-2016, 01:16 AM
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...light=top+rust
Permanent solution right here. I had my car repaired with brand new replacement channels and couldn't be happier.
Permanent solution right here. I had my car repaired with brand new replacement channels and couldn't be happier.
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