Opinions on Astro Tops?

[C3RVETTE]

Just wondered if anyone has tried these,or owns them,and what the opinion/advice is on these?:confused http://www.astrotops.com/68_82tops.html

 

[Eric]

On of our CAC old-timers, tangee-vette, has a nice orange Vette with has them and loves them. I'm sure he'll chime in on them soon enough. If you want to see some photos of them on his Vette, here's a link to his webpage..

 

[C3RVETTE]

He's a member of another Forum I visit,& I think you are referring to his Moon Roofs.They are a completely different thing,& I actually like those quite a bit.They're getting hard to come by also!:cool

 

[bossvette]

Had one since 1999 and love it, the only downside is that it takes a lot of space to store behind the seats, but I have a 6 disc CD changer mounted behind the drivers seat which makes it harder.
Without the CD changer it may fit better.
I would and do recomend them
don't know if you can see it but mine is the blue 76 in the picture at the bottom of the web page here
cruise fest

Craig sr

ps you have more room in the back of yours

 

[paintdaddy]

I dont have one but kinda know the guy who runs the place .Ive known him for a few years ,hes always at the swap meets.Hes a good guy with a good product but sometimes comes off a little money hungry.His prices are the best around.

 

[Eric]

He's a member of another Forum I visit,& I think you are referring to his Moon Roofs.They are a completely different thing,& I actually like those quite a bit.They're getting hard to come by also!:cool

You're right, sorry, you're talking about the big one. That's what I get for posting after 3 hours sleep:eyerole.

- Eric

 

[C3RVETTE]

You're right, sorry, you're taking about the big one. That's what I get for posting after 3 hours sleep:eyerole.

- Eric

Sounds like me! I didnt actually go to sleep until 3 AM this morning after surfing forums all nite.You oughta see me hunt-peck then(i'm such a typist! NOT):z :crazy

 

[C3RVETTE]

Had one since 1999 and love it, the only downside is that it takes a lot of space to store behind the seats, but I have a 6 disc CD changer mounted behind the drivers seat which makes it harder.
Without the CD changer it may fit better.
I would and do recomend them
don't know if you can see it but mine is the blue 76 in the picture at the bottom of the web page here
cruise fest

Craig sr

ps you have more room in the back of yours

___________________________________________________--Couldnt really see the Astro-Tops...you have a close-up pic?:confused

 

[bossvette]

I can go out to the barn later and take a closer one if you like, let me know
Craig sr

 

[tangee-vette]

Thanks for the plug 71Shark......and yes, I have the Moonroofs.
I will say, that these tops were the best purchase I've ever made for my Vette. A nice touch is that they were destined for the 1977 production year, so it's only fittng that a 77' sports them.
And as time goes by they're becoming rarer....as they cannot be repaired as far as the glass goes, so once a glass panel is cracked or broken, there gone!

Rick

 

[C3RVETTE]

Hi,Rick,Maximus(Jon) here! And those moon roofs look great,dont break 'em! I was just planning a search for those,when my '77 was totalled,& when you said they dont work on a '79...I was just a little disappointed....Oh,well:cry

 

[C3RVETTE]

I can go out to the barn later and take a closer one if you like, let me know
Craig sr


Well,if its not too much trouble...I was gonna try for more pics of my new toy,but its pouring down rain here today!

 

[tangee-vette]

Hi,Rick,Maximus(Jon) here! And those moon roofs look great,dont break 'em! I was just planning a search for those,when my '77 was totalled,& when you said they dont work on a '79...I was just a little disappointed....Oh,well:cry

Jon.......alot of the Moonroofs out there will fit 78-82 Vettes. As a matter of fact most have this configuration. The Moonroofs were originaly designed for the 77......but after the mfgr's dispute with G.M. they released the tops in the aftermarket. When G.M. made the change to a single latch system in 78' the Moonroof Corp continued to market the Moonroofs in the new latch style. I believe that the Moonroofs were in production until the very early eighties.
Recently "The Chuckster" made a Moonroof purchase from ebay.....only to find out they had the 78 and up latch system. He had them up for sale.......he may still have em', I don't know for sure.

Bottom line here;

If you really like the Moonroofs, they ARE an option for ya. You already know my take on these great looking and rare t-tops.

Rick :cool

Here's a better shot of the look the Moonroofs provide.....

 

[bossvette]

hot off the Digital camera, dust and all:L

 

[C3RVETTE]

Jon.......alot of the Moonroofs out there will fit 78-82 Vettes. As a matter of fact most have this configuration. The Moonroofs were originaly designed for the 77......but after the mfgr's dispute with G.M. they released the tops in the aftermarket. When G.M. made the change to a single latch system in 78' the Moonroof Corp continued to market the Moonroofs in the new latch style. I believe that the Moonroofs were in production until the very early eighties.
Recently "The Chuckster" made a Moonroof purchase from ebay.....only to find out they had the 78 and up latch system. He had them up for sale.......he may still have em', I don't know for sure.

Bottom line here;

If you really like the Moonroofs, they ARE an option for ya. You already know my take on these great looking and rare t-tops.

Rick :cool

Here's a better shot of the look the Moonroofs provide.....

Well,when I get some cash together,I'll start looking! Ebay the place to look? Or are there other good sites? Good picture of the Moon Roofs!:cool

 

[Robin7TFour]

CRAIG, do you have any inserts for the inside? here in fla, the sun can make it unbearable. i would need something to shade the interior.


ROBIN

 

[bossvette]

Robin
no they are semi-transparent and look great at night.
It never gets hot enough here for it to be a problem, Don't all Florida Vettes Have AC?:L
Craig sr.

 

[Robin7TFour]

CRAIG, having in a/c that works. now that's a whole nother problem. toooo many other things to be done first.


best to you

ROBIN

 

[reefdiver]

I need a new targa top for my 94.......will I have to send them my old one,or is their price for a new one?

 

[Eric]

hot off the Digital camera, dust and all:L

Hey boss,

Sorry to meander a bit off-topic but what year is that schweet yellow truck back there?

- Eric