3rd gen t-top ?'s

So for anyone how has had or still has a third gen with t-tops, whats your opinion on them? They are cool but I'm kind of skeptical on getting a 3rd gen with t-tops because of the bad sealing and rusting problems. So is it worth looking for one with t-tops and having to replace the weather stripping and headliner or should I look over getting a car with t-tops is my question for you guys.

[MattODoom]

So for anyone how has had or still has a third gen with t-tops, whats your opinion on them? They are cool but I'm kind of skeptical on getting a 3rd gen with t-tops because of the bad sealing and rusting problems. So is it worth looking for one with t-tops and having to replace the weather stripping and headliner or should I look over getting a car with t-tops is my question for you guys.

Id say for a thirdgen get a hardtop. Fourthgen TTops seem to work great though.

A well maintained good condition thirdgen should have TTops that work fine though as well.. but if its a rough car I wouldnt count on it. And if they leaked at one time.. floor board is probably shot.

[93formulalt1]

Yep. It is very seldom that you'll find a Third gen T-Top that doesn't have floor problems. Heck, even my 4th gen has leaking T-Tops.

[thursday12889]

yeah, i decided i don't need a 3rd gen with t tops, found alot of nice gtas, one i might go look at this weekend http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=130 thats one of my favorites

[WMCC Gary]

I've never had a problem with My t-tops leaking.

[GETGONE]

Even on a car that's always stored and almost never sees bad weather the seals still will dry up and shrink. I know the ones on the IROC have lots of wind noise. I'll probably wind up replacing them. I don't believe they leak water that I'm aware of but I haven't washed the car in years myself so I can't remember if it leaked at all.

[tenpin842]

I love mine, I had to change the t-top weather stripping. Only reason was the center piece was getting all rusting pretty bad. So I bought all new weather stripping, I got a new metal piece that sits on top. ( I found 1 at a junkyard and they gave it to me for free). I sand blasted the center piece, primered and painted it black, and I even put a couple coats of clear on it. It was worth it to do it right. I love my car with the t-tops off. Ive even been caught in the rain once. But if you go fast enough.....you really dont get wet. LOL!

Thats the only reason why I bought my car was because it has T-tops. If thats the only reason keeping you from buying a 3rd gen t-top car, let me show you mine, it might change your mind.

[MyBadZ28]

Well lets see pics!!!!

If you find one you like, and it has ttops BUY IT. I love mine. The only way i buy a fbody without ttops is it being a 4th gen and convert it to ttops. I LOVE mine.

[MyBadZ28]

yeah, i decided i don't need a 3rd gen with t tops, found alot of nice gtas, one i might go look at this weekend http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e=&cardist=130 thats one of my favorites

Thats a lot of money for a thrid gen.
The engine is pretty dirty for $9 G's.

I know a clean 3rd gen is hard to find but imo keep looking

[Monte721]

My tops leak a little on the 85, only in the corner it drips down the window, I would say my car is not in good shape, but theres no rust up top and it only leaks inside because of a seal that I can't find in the back (I think over the hatch), The headliner is very ratty from wind damage but thats ok for my beater.

[ROCKANDYZ28]

well im on my third third gen lol, and my first was a 92 with t tops and it would leak like crazy , my second a 91 z28 hard top loved it ! now a hard top 85 trans am , but if i were you and found a sweet gta or somethin just keep up on the seal replacement and u should be ok

[1hot91]

they both have their advantages. if your seals are good and the section isn't rusted you should have a problem.

i was always told to avoid the t-tops. my decision was made easier knowing the 350 91-92 z's only came hardtop so i've lived the last 10 years of my life unknowing and happy with my hardtop. i now have 4 other thirdgens... all t-top that i've bought to build and play since my 91 is too nice to drive.

all have high mileage, only one car leaks and it's a 170k car with worn seals. when we had nice weather for thanksgiving i had just bought my first t-top 92. took them off for a trip to the store with the heat on full blast.

can't wait for summer with the t-tops.