"Pads" on targa top? wth? - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Hammer · 05-09-2009

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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Did the painted top have these pads or only the glass top and for all the years these were used did the top have all 4 pads or was it just the back early on and then at some point all four pads were used?Vintage Parts has the 14100214 new for $60 a set,no rear pads.

Both painted and glass tops had these pads on both sides and the rear. The sides are the same but rear ones are different for each side.

HIZNHRZ · 05-09-2009

I've got four complete sets of these pads from ZR-1 Targa Tops. I'll sell three of the sets for $40 each set. If you're interested, PM me.

Both the painted top and the clear top came with them. At one time I had two cars and four tops. One of the tops had only three of the four pads missing so I bought a set at Carlisle years ago. The process of finding the correct double sided tape that would stick effectively was hit or miss. Most all stuck well to the top frame, getting it to adhere to the pad on a hot summer day was the problem. As I would go from one adhesive to the next, I found the 3M adhesive remover worked great. The bottom line is I got fed up and ended removing all the pads from all the tops. I don't miss them and don't see where they added any value unless you are interested in some kind of NCRS Top Flight award.

Each set I have came off a ZR-1 before the car hit 10K miles. The pads are a clean and soft rubber like material and have been sitting in a drawer for 8 to 9 years.

GOLDCYLON · 05-09-2009

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Originally Posted by HIZNHRZ

I've got four complete sets of these pads from ZR-1 Targa Tops. I'll sell three of the sets for $40 each set. If you're interested, PM me.

Both the painted top and the clear top came with them. At one time I had two cars and four tops. One of the tops had only three of the four pads missing so I bought a set at Carlisle years ago. The process of finding the correct double sided tape that would stick effectively was hit or miss. Most all stuck well to the top frame, getting it to adhere to the pad on a hot summer day was the problem. As I would go from one adhesive to the next, I found the 3M adhesive remover worked great. The bottom line is I got fed up and ended removing all the pads from all the tops. I don't miss them and don't see where they added any value unless you are interested in some kind of NCRS Top Flight award.

Each set I have came off a ZR-1 before the car hit 10K miles. The pads are clean and soft rubber like material and have been sitting in a drawer for 8 to 9 years.

PM scott directly im sure he will take a complete set. GC

ZR1Vette · 05-10-2009

Shows how many times I look up

..went and had to check... all is in order

But did notice that the pads could easily come off if not handled carefully (such as removing the top and holding the sides where the pads are located).

WVZR-1 · 05-10-2009

I took an "as new" painted top out of the closet today to ship across the country. The top has what I'd consider a "factory finish" and I bought it as removed from a '91 when new and stored. I never doubted it at all.

It has no pads and there's certainly no evidence that there has ever been. I declined the sale today. I've got three other tops and they all have the damned things! Maybe mine is a "service top". I certainly don't know.

phrogs · 05-10-2009

oh boy

Jagdpanzer · 05-10-2009

Checked both targa tops for my 94 and could find no sign of these pads ever being installed.

HIZNHRZ · 05-10-2009

Like I said, a little 3M adhesive remover and there is no sign the pads were ever there.

Z51JEFF · 05-10-2009

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Originally Posted by WVZR-1

I took an "as new" painted top out of the closet today to ship across the country. The top has what I'd consider a "factory finish" and I bought it as removed from a '91 when new and stored. I never doubted it at all.

It has no pads and there's certainly no evidence that there has ever been. I declined the sale today. I've got three other tops and they all have the damned things! Maybe mine is a "service top". I certainly don't know.

The painted top on my 91 doesnt have the pads and theres to trace that there ever was but the glass top only has the pads on the back and both of those fell off,tape still in place,pads were in the car.

ZR1Vette · 05-11-2009

Well damn... now went out and looked at the painted top (again never bothered to really look up) and found this>>>

Hmmm

05-09-2009	#22
HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 738	Re: "Pads" on targa top? wth? I've got four complete sets of these pads from ZR-1 Targa Tops. I'll sell three of the sets for $40 each set. If you're interested, PM me. Both the painted top and the clear top came with them. At one time I had two cars and four tops. One of the tops had only three of the four pads missing so I bought a set at Carlisle years ago. The process of finding the correct double sided tape that would stick effectively was hit or miss. Most all stuck well to the top frame, getting it to adhere to the pad on a hot summer day was the problem. As I would go from one adhesive to the next, I found the 3M adhesive remover worked great. The bottom line is I got fed up and ended removing all the pads from all the tops. I don't miss them and don't see where they added any value unless you are interested in some kind of NCRS Top Flight award. Each set I have came off a ZR-1 before the car hit 10K miles. The pads are a clean and soft rubber like material and have been sitting in a drawer for 8 to 9 years. Last edited by HIZNHRZ; 05-09-2009 at 11:18 PM.

05-10-2009	#24
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Re: "Pads" on targa top? wth? Shows how many times I look up ..went and had to check... all is in order But did notice that the pads could easily come off if not handled carefully (such as removing the top and holding the sides where the pads are located). __________________ Michael :cheers: [I][SIZE="2"]1990 RED on RED #566[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE="2"]WAZOO MEMBER[/I][/SIZE] Last edited by ZR1Vette; 05-10-2009 at 06:45 PM.

05-10-2009	#25
WVZR-1 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,889	Re: "Pads" on targa top? wth? I took an "as new" painted top out of the closet today to ship across the country. The top has what I'd consider a "factory finish" and I bought it as removed from a '91 when new and stored. I never doubted it at all. It has no pads and there's certainly no evidence that there has ever been. I declined the sale today. I've got three other tops and they all have the damned things! Maybe mine is a "service top". I certainly don't know.

05-10-2009	#26
phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,738	Re: "Pads" on targa top? wth? oh boy __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Might be a parts car not sure yet

05-10-2009	#27
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,644	Re: "Pads" on targa top? wth? Checked both targa tops for my 94 and could find no sign of these pads ever being installed.

05-10-2009	#28
HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 738	Re: "Pads" on targa top? wth? Like I said, a little 3M adhesive remover and there is no sign the pads were ever there.

05-11-2009	#30
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Re: "Pads" on targa top? wth? Well damn... now went out and looked at the painted top (again never bothered to really look up) and found this>>> Hmmm __________________ Michael :cheers: [I][SIZE="2"]1990 RED on RED #566[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE="2"]WAZOO MEMBER[/I][/SIZE]