63redroadster

I am the original owner of a 63 Roadster and have always stored the hardtop on a large Plywood shelf. I need to move the storage location of the top and I considering purchasing one of the rollaway type storage carts. I would appreciate any recommendations on this style of storage for storing the hardtop. The plywood shelf has worked well, a little difficult getting on and off, in addition the new storage location may not have adequate room for such a large shelf.

Another consideration is the hoist style. Some of these that I reviewed state that this style if for removal and installation and not storage. I probably would be a little concerned about storing the top above the car with pulleys and ropes.

Thanks in advance for your comments!

JohnZ

A length of all-thread, some nuts and washers and two lag hooks, and you can hang it on the wall.

Nowhere Man

wow John I feel honored that your using my picture and idea

frankturbo

I use one of the carts ( and bag ) and love it , I was told though not to rest on the window , really works well !

FFBillysCor

The rollaway type does make things a lot easier to move around. However, it is not advisable to install the top as it seems it should sit...with the plexiglass down and the front facing up, the headliner may actually pull away from the front molding. It may not occur right away, but long term storage may cause this to happen. Inserting the top the other way may be a better alternative. Do your research before you buy. Best...

corvettekent

This is how I hang my tops.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/g/album/1368556

BD104X

This is how I did mine. I cut a piece of metal electrical conduit pipe to fit exactly between the mounting ears to keep its shape and then ran a piece of threaded Rod thru with a nut on each side. Put some heavy J hooks on the wall and just hang the top on it. I can post pics if you like.

63redroadster

Please post some pics. Thanks. Rich

BD104X

Kind of hard to see, but I couldn't go back any further. I used a piece of 3/4 inch electrical conduit, but in the future I would use a bit heavier pipe as the conduit isn't very strong and bows a bit under the weight. I ran a long piece of threaded rod thru the pipe with a nut on each side, and made sure to screw the hooks directly to the studs in the wall.

KSL '67 101234

Sweet install, but in quake-prone CA we call that an accident waiting to happen. I hope your vette is not close by...

BD104X

I'm in NJ so earthquakes aren't really a concern. I'm sure you could use a deeper hook or bolt it down - if it still gave way at that point, your car is already in trouble!

dkleather

Does anyone have dimensions/plans or a source of same for the top holding cart. I don't have enough wall space available for top hanging other than in the living room and bedroom which might meet with protests.
Would like to build a wooden cart for mine. Dave

56vette461

I haven't been on for awhile and I'm just catching up on things. I build a cart with 2" PVC pipe and small roller wheels from HD. It holds the top for my 56 vette. It is currently at our other shop but if your interested in details send me a PM and I will shoot a picture and measurements to you

Frankie the Fink

All the vendors have the cart: http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/hardt...l-carrier.html

I found it needed some mods for my tastes:

1) I had to put spacers on the wheel nuts to raise the cart off them so the wheels could turn 360*
2) The blackish foam padding left black residue on my white top after storage so I wrapped wide-diameter pipe insulation around those areas
3) The top is a little flaky in the fixture when rolling it around so I added a horizontal adjustable strap and buckle at the top of the two vertical posts to loosely wrap around the top

I was storing the top overhead on a hoist but when I had my 4 post lift installed that went out the window.

dkleather

PM Sent. Thanks. Dave

dkleather

Thanks for the info Frankie. Your explanation of the mods you did to your cart will be helpful. I think I'll build one since I'll have plenty of time this OH winter and I'm sure I'll find your info of help. Thanks, Dave

MikeM

I hang mine the same way but I use a gate latch slide bolt on each side.

elwood13

warrenmj

Exactly how I store mine and thanks to Nowhere Man for the info 3 years ago.

BD104X

Just seemed sturdier and less flimsy that way. I never use the hardtop so I was worried about it possibly distorting long term if it wasn't hanging squarely on the wall.