JMG2

I've seen midyears with replacement tops made from the same materials as late model (c5 and on) cloth tops. Thinking of doing that on my 67-- and idea who sells them? I did a few google searches, found nothing.
thanks

gbvette62

You you're asking about is commonly referred to as a Hartz or Stayfast type top.

Cloth convertible tops are available from an assortment of different companies, including Electron, Key Auto Top, Robbins, and even Al Knoch.

http://www.haartz.com/exteriors/stayfast

http://www.electrontop.com/color-charts.html

http://www.keeautotop.com/

http://www.robbinsautotopco.com/toppings-hst.php

JMG2

thanks. My google skilz are lacking.

JMG2

which of those is the most popular? I like the look of the haartz, but don't want to get something that's a nightmare.

jrm5657

I installed a black one on my 67 from Al Knoch, it was a perfect fit and certainly looks better than the factory vinyl for sure. Sorry, this is the only picture I have of the car with the top up.

vark_wso

I recently installed a Stayfast top from Kee Tops. Used the AK video and lots of help from Forum member Larry Woods. Nice material, but requires different techniques to install and keep clean/fresh. The mat'l does not respond much to heat or steam during installation, so much of the AK video instruction related to wrinkle elimination is kind of N/A. Stayfast canvas has a 'pebble grain' of sorts; I've had best results with shop vac & a one of those clothing lint-remover roller things to remove pollen & dust particles (dry). The rear window is sewn in rather than heat-sealed. Not a top for gaining 'judging' points at formal events, but overall I'm pleased. Seems to be a richer & deeper black color when compared to vinyl tops.

ohiovet

Years ago I had a Al Knoch Hartz cloth top installed on my early (003X) 54 Corvette.
Excellent top, wrinkles come out when up and it looks great.
Just keep a lint roller handy to remove dust.
Bruce B

OHSIXX

Just an opinion, but I think it makes a C1/2 look a little over done. It is certainly a personal choice.

pop23235

Are there any advantages other than appearance? Durability, fade, water resistance?

ohiovet

All 3 things are better.

mark6669

I have AK's on my 2 69,s and have installed 2 on midyears in the last 6 months, have 1 in the box for my new 63 much better looking as they get older with no shrinking. Here is a picture of a 65 I installed last Nov.
Mark