stokes Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 So I am driving down the NJ Tpke,doing about 70mph and I hear this strange,kind of a wind flap sound.Look in my rear view and I cant see out the window.Pull over and my fake convertible cloth top is hanging off the back.Came completely off,just hanging by the piece that folds under at both rear sides.It is in one piece.I know there was no frayed edges because I just cleaned and treated it 2 days earlier.When I get home I see on the news that there was a lot of wind damage in NJ in that area,even a suspected tornado.Looks like the old one can be put back on.Who would do that kind of work?Would any body shop be able to do it?Thought about trying it myself,but I dont think I would get the edges tucked properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Look for a body shop that installs fake convertible tops; they should have the know-how and equipment to fix yours properly. -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokes Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Apparently the fiberglass "cap" has to be removed and recovered and then riveted back on.One option would be to remove the fiberglass cap and the roof would be the same paint,these tops are installed after a car is completely painted,but it would have to have the rivet holes filled and most likely need to be completely repainted,insurance will only pay to restore what was there already.I drop it off tomorrow,hope it dont take too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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