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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:46 PM
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im trying to put t-tops on my 01 dodge ram 1500. i was wondering if anyone has ever done it or knows a place where i can call and get some prices. please get back to me.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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Tried this with a Firebird years ago. None of the sun roof places would do it. They said that the seals on T-tops have a tendency to leak due to poor owner maintanence, and they didn't want to have to cover the warranty repairs.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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T-tops on a ram would look pretty good I think. personally I prefer the targa-top look better for a truck. Let me know what you find out about prices and such. And dont forget to come back and post pics once it's all done.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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thats a pritty bad *** idea. Youd need a few things. Air cutoff tools, welding equiptment, the knowhow to use them, and a donor car to get old t-tops off of. The biggest thing is to get t-tops that are the same dimension as the roof currently. Try like a 75-82 vette. they are relitively small. Cut the t-bar off, and cut the roof off the ram, and weld in the T bar. Then its as simple as latching the t-tops on. Mesure twice, cut once .
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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Tried this with a Firebird years ago. None of the sun roof places would do it. They said that the seals on T-tops have a tendency to leak due to poor owner maintanence, and they didn't want to have to cover the warranty repairs.
T-Tops are a nightmare for any car owner. The seals alone tend to run about $1,000 PER SIDE. I've never known a t-top owner whose car didn't leak.

Think about it. When is the last time you saw a new car being sold with t-tops?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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i have been thinking about this idea for awhile. never put in real thought in to. just entertained the idea. i think it would be awesome! gotta let us know how this works out
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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thats a kick *** idea.. one of the best things i LOVED about the late TransAm's were the tops.. and the fact they are a bad ****** f'er

let is know how you make out..

i was either gonna go with a custom moonroom install (PITA to find any info about) or a canvas top like kelly did on trucks to a new GMC...
 
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