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Old 11-27-2013, 10:31 PM
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So my hardtop is a little bent and on the passenger side I noticed it doesnt fully meet with the body as shown in the pictures here. Is it possible to bend it back in shape somehow so that water won't get in? Could some sort of body shop do it maybe?
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A "good" body shop should be able to fix that just based on your photo's. Remove the lining, etc. to evaluate the damage better, otherwise ask around for a recommended shop in your area. Good luck.
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A "good" body shop should be able to fix that just based on your photo's. Remove the lining, etc. to evaluate the damage better, otherwise ask around for a recommended shop in your area. Good luck.
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If you have OEM hardware you should be able to undo 2 bolts and gently pull it out and then bolt it back up.
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That doesn't look like an OEM top?
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How did I miss that! Is a Mugen style top, good call sir.

That being said, it is what it is. You can't fix that fiberglass, you can only push the top side to side and bend your metal brackets z bit to hold it in a certain position
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Thanks for the responses, it's a Mugen replica. I pulled off the hardtop and redid all the weather strips. Seals all around now and no more creaking
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