Convertible Rear Glass Replacement

I've got a '96 Z28 Convertible and I was wondering if the outside of the top is also supposed to be attached to the glass? Sure looks like it is and now about a foot of my inside is detached. I've contacted a local place and they quoted me $580 for a new rear glass, with defroster, installed. Does all this sound about right? Any other recommendations for convertible repair in the West Michigan area? Thanks.

[Joedashredder93]

This is the most common problem with convertibles. The glass is so heavy that over time it starts to fall out. YOU DO NOT NEED A NEW GLASS!!!!! If it is not bad yet you need to try and find some good epoxy of super glue to glue it back together before it gets worse. My window completely fell out and tore the inside of the top with it, we sewed it back together and glued it back last year. It's starting to fall out again this year so by the end of summer I'm getting a new top. Without Glass they should be in the 400 range. Your top just isn't as strong as it used to be and is saggingdon't spend 58o on a rear window because you don't need one trust me. Like i said you can buy a new top in the 400's without the window since you already have one, if you think the condition of the rest of your top is pretty good then it might be best to buy the Rear window Curtain which is a heck of a lot easier to do esp for your first time. I'll post a link up as soon as I can find it

Do you have any pictures

[Blind829]

Well the top is 16 years old, but with only 60k, nice weather drivin miles it appears pretty nice, just a little faded because it doesn't have a boot. Is the top supposed to be sealed on the outside as well as the inside material? Convertible Wind&#11.JPG

[Joedashredder93]

by judging it itlooks like you would be best to just glue that flap into place. I believe the outside should be glued as well, but mine isn't

[Blind829]

I ended up picking up some 1/2" 3M double sided body molding tape at Autozone and attached the inside flap, as well as the bottom on the outside. First I cleaned both surfaces (glass and plastic seal on fabric) with minerial spirits, then rubbing alcohol. Then I placed the tape on the glass, and stretched the fabric to the glass. I did the inside first, then the outside. I did this with the top completely closed because I feared I would overstretch it if I did it partially opened. So far it has held well, I've opened and closed it about a half dozen times since then and its' been in this 90 degree heat. As for now I'd rather do this once a year, if it fails, then spend the money on replacing it.

[Joedashredder93]

great Idea, glad you did something with it