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FirstandFifthGen · 06-08-2011, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babaron

I just picked my new vert and now have the GM bulletin on the top rub mark prob. But even after 3 tries, I can't find the infamous bracket to check the screw positions. Could someone please post pics, first from far off, then closer and closer to help me find the problem bracket referenced in the publication so a blind person like myself can find it? It's the same one pictured above many times. Thanks!!

P.S. I will take it to the dealer if necessary, but I want to make sure it's necessary 1st.

Also, slides 136 thru 146 on this thread show some area details.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-08-2011, 02:40 PM

If any of you guys run into any trouble getting this resolved let me know and I'll take care of it for you.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

babaron · 06-08-2011, 09:32 PM

Ok, finally found that little sucker. Thanks to all for help. I think it's in wrong postion. Would you agree? Thanks!

FirstandFifthGen · 06-08-2011, 10:33 PM

Isn't yours actually correct?

jdec141c · 06-09-2011, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babaron

Ok, finally found that little sucker. Thanks to all for help. I think it's in wrong postion. Would you agree? Thanks!

yours looks like mine did after they fixed it.

babaron · 06-09-2011, 05:44 AM

I thought it might be wrong because it angles outward slightly instead of inward, but I am really not sure at all. How do I get from this view to the view in the attatched pic from the bulletin to see it the screws are in the correct postion? Dealer has no clue.

babaron · 06-09-2011, 05:45 AM

1 is the correct postion, 2 is wrong.

EM1/SS · 06-09-2011, 08:26 AM

How do we get a copy of this bulletin? I want it in hand when I take mine into the dealers for it's first oil change.

Lightrider · 06-09-2011, 11:27 AM

Thanks for posting Tech Bulletin. Finally called my dealer this morning. He's going to have the Service manager research the bulletin, determine what if anything they need to order then call me back to schedule.

The rub 'mark' on my cloth is definitely more than a mark, its not through the top but the cloth is pretty well fubar'd. ~1,200 miles with probably 1,198 of them top down.

I'll post back when it goes through service process.

FirstandFifthGen · 06-09-2011, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightrider

Thanks for posting Tech Bulletin. Finally called my dealer this morning. He's going to have the Service manager research the bulletin, determine what if anything they need to order then call me back to schedule.

The rub 'mark' on my cloth is definitely more than a mark, its not through the top but the cloth is pretty well fubar'd. ~1,200 miles with probably 1,198 of them top down.

I'll post back when it goes through service process.

No parts needed...unless they replace your top, which sounds like yours needs. I think basically, if the wears have cut through the fabric, top would be replaced, if just "smashed", it will eventually come back out after repair and washing/time.

babaron · 06-09-2011, 07:03 PM

My salesman and I just finished examining the bulleitn pics and my pics and its now clear that my vert screws are in the proper postion. You all were right on this! Thanks to all of you and if anyone needs help with this topic, Camaro5 is your place to come to.

Just want to ask if anyone who has had this prob fixed or verified it was not a prob that your top no longer has any wear marks. THanks!!

FirstandFifthGen · 06-09-2011, 09:52 PM

Just moved my screws to the 2 holes that the bulletin recommend...we'll see if it stops the wear marks. It is interesting that both sets of holes are on the plastic piece, and why were the wrong ones used on the production line. My guess is originally there was one hole set and it was presenting the problem. GM then added the "fix" holes to all existing plastic pieces (so they could be used), but did not properly instruct the production line and they thereforeassembled incorrectly.

Easy home fix...hopefully it takes care of it.

babaron · 06-10-2011, 05:45 AM

Even though my holes are in the "correct" position based on the GM photo, I'm not opening my top until there is more confirmation from others here that this fixes the prob.

jdec141c · 06-10-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babaron

Even though my holes are in the "correct" position based on the GM photo, I'm not opening my top until there is more confirmation from others here that this fixes the prob.

I haven't seen any rub marks since they replaced my top. I got my car back last Friday

06-08-2011, 09:32 PM	#199
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	Ok, finally found that little sucker. Thanks to all for help. I think it's in wrong postion. Would you agree? Thanks! Attached Images

06-08-2011, 10:33 PM	#200
FirstandFifthGen Drives: 68 Camaro, 48 Chevy truck, 36 Chevy Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 218	Isn't yours actually correct? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS IOM convertible

06-09-2011, 05:44 AM	#202
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	I thought it might be wrong because it angles outward slightly instead of inward, but I am really not sure at all. How do I get from this view to the view in the attatched pic from the bulletin to see it the screws are in the correct postion? Dealer has no clue. Attached Images

06-09-2011, 08:26 AM	#204
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	How do we get a copy of this bulletin? I want it in hand when I take mine into the dealers for it's first oil change. __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

06-09-2011, 07:03 PM	#207
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	got the answer, finally. My salesman and I just finished examining the bulleitn pics and my pics and its now clear that my vert screws are in the proper postion. You all were right on this! Thanks to all of you and if anyone needs help with this topic, Camaro5 is your place to come to. Just want to ask if anyone who has had this prob fixed or verified it was not a prob that your top no longer has any wear marks. THanks!!

06-08-2011, 02:40 PM	#198
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	If any of you guys run into any trouble getting this resolved let me know and I'll take care of it for you. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

06-09-2011, 05:45 AM	#203
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	1 is the correct postion, 2 is wrong.

06-09-2011, 11:27 AM	#205
Lightrider Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Hurst Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 602 View My Garage	Thanks for posting Tech Bulletin. Finally called my dealer this morning. He's going to have the Service manager research the bulletin, determine what if anything they need to order then call me back to schedule. The rub 'mark' on my cloth is definitely more than a mark, its not through the top but the cloth is pretty well fubar'd. ~1,200 miles with probably 1,198 of them top down. I'll post back when it goes through service process.

06-09-2011, 09:52 PM	#208
FirstandFifthGen Drives: 68 Camaro, 48 Chevy truck, 36 Chevy Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 218	Just moved my screws to the 2 holes that the bulletin recommend...we'll see if it stops the wear marks. It is interesting that both sets of holes are on the plastic piece, and why were the wrong ones used on the production line. My guess is originally there was one hole set and it was presenting the problem. GM then added the "fix" holes to all existing plastic pieces (so they could be used), but did not properly instruct the production line and they thereforeassembled incorrectly. Easy home fix...hopefully it takes care of it. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS IOM convertible

06-10-2011, 05:45 AM	#209
babaron Totally into it Drives: '67 427vette/'11 Pacecar/'02 BMW ci Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 653 View My Garage	Even though my holes are in the "correct" position based on the GM photo, I'm not opening my top until there is more confirmation from others here that this fixes the prob.

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