Canvas T-Tops???
09-03-2002, 09:41 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (ericshaw)
Not really sure about the original prices but I know they are selling for top dollar on ebay. I got lucky and bought mine at a swap meet cheap, brought them home and washed them now they look brand new...they were probably sitting in someones garage collecting dust.
I don't even think we ever figured out if the patent was still valid. I'll be in the Detroit area in a week or so if someone has the information on the company saved I'll do a little searching.
I don't even think we ever figured out if the patent was still valid. I'll be in the Detroit area in a week or so if someone has the information on the company saved I'll do a little searching.
09-03-2002, 10:00 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (ericshaw)
Yes the company was called AmTop. I do not know the original selling price but here they are on my 1979. Actually they are vinyl, not canvas.
Here is the patent on those tops, now expired.
*Edit*-OK, the link did not work. Just do a search on US Patent 4,330,150 at the US Patent Office.
[Modified by paul79, 9:10 PM 9/3/2002]
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Here is the patent on those tops, now expired.
*Edit*-OK, the link did not work. Just do a search on US Patent 4,330,150 at the US Patent Office.
[Modified by paul79, 9:10 PM 9/3/2002]
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09-04-2002, 11:46 AM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (paul79)
OK... C3 Shark Tank
How much did you get em for? I just split a mint 77 to resell w/a friend and we are trying to figure out the cost on them so I can pay him for half and use them on my 76.
I'll check ebay, but I'd like to find a more realistic price to go by.
[Modified by ericshaw, 9:59 AM 9/4/2002]
How much did you get em for? I just split a mint 77 to resell w/a friend and we are trying to figure out the cost on them so I can pay him for half and use them on my 76.
I'll check ebay, but I'd like to find a more realistic price to go by.
[Modified by ericshaw, 9:59 AM 9/4/2002]
09-04-2002, 12:25 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (ericshaw)
09-04-2002, 05:03 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (Bobchad)
vinyl tops are increasing in value. that last few i seen going on ebay were pretty high. vinyl tops seem to auction higher on ebay than raincoats sold by ecklers
09-04-2002, 05:58 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (Bobchad)
Those are not the tops we are speaking of. Raincoats use velcro fasteners. The AmTop units have brackets and pins just like fiberglass tops.
[Modified by paul79, 5:03 PM 9/4/2002]
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09-04-2002, 08:03 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (ericshaw)
OK - a few hundred posts - reading everyday - and been around cars FOREVER -
but I've NEVER seen these before. Can you drive with them on (fast) ?
Are they just meant to keep dust and sun out - maybe a light shower ?
You learn something new everyday. This is my new for the day.
:seeya
but I've NEVER seen these before. Can you drive with them on (fast) ?
Are they just meant to keep dust and sun out - maybe a light shower ?
You learn something new everyday. This is my new for the day.
:seeya
09-04-2002, 09:52 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (Daves_rusty_75)
Guys,
Keep in mind that just like regular t-tops these tops had different latch systems for the 78-82 than the earlier sharks. Like dummy I could have bought an earlier set for $35 but didn't know any better at the time :cry
Keep in mind that just like regular t-tops these tops had different latch systems for the 78-82 than the earlier sharks. Like dummy I could have bought an earlier set for $35 but didn't know any better at the time :cry
09-04-2002, 09:57 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (C3 Shark Tank)
Guys,
Keep in mind that just like regular t-tops these tops had different latch systems for the 78-82 than the earlier sharks. Like dummy I could have bought an earlier set for $35 but didn't know any better at the time :cry
Keep in mind that just like regular t-tops these tops had different latch systems for the 78-82 than the earlier sharks. Like dummy I could have bought an earlier set for $35 but didn't know any better at the time :cry
I bought a set off ebay kept them a shortwhile and then sold them to ddecart.
On the Amtops I had the only difference Scott is the 68-77 uses a triangular end rod and the later years use a straight bullet type pin.
Both came with the tops I bought.
Knowing like I do what you paid for yours you stole 'em!
[Modified by 69er, 9:04 PM 9/4/2002]
09-04-2002, 09:59 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (C3 Shark Tank)
Guys,
Keep in mind that just like regular t-tops these tops had different latch systems for the 78-82 than the earlier sharks. Like dummy I could have bought an earlier set for $35 but didn't know any better at the time :cry
Keep in mind that just like regular t-tops these tops had different latch systems for the 78-82 than the earlier sharks. Like dummy I could have bought an earlier set for $35 but didn't know any better at the time :cry
09-04-2002, 10:08 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (Daves_rusty_75)
I have driven with them once at 60mph. No problem. Very tight. I use them for, and consider their use for, the possibility of light rain. They are no substitute for fiberglass tops. But they are very convenient when folded up and put in the carrying bag. Just an insurance policy for a shower. And that is what I was looking for when I bought them.
[Modified by paul79, 9:13 PM 9/4/2002]
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09-04-2002, 10:26 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (69er)
From what I understand you have to cut a little piece of sponge to keep the rain out. :lol:
I bought a set off ebay kept them a shortwhile and then sold them to ddecart.
On the Amtops I had the only difference Scott is the 68-77 uses a triangular end rod and the later years use a straight bullet type pin.
Both came with the tops I bought.
Knowing like I do what you paid for yours you stole 'em!
[Modified by 69er, 9:04 PM 9/4/2002]
I bought a set off ebay kept them a shortwhile and then sold them to ddecart.
On the Amtops I had the only difference Scott is the 68-77 uses a triangular end rod and the later years use a straight bullet type pin.
Both came with the tops I bought.
Knowing like I do what you paid for yours you stole 'em!
[Modified by 69er, 9:04 PM 9/4/2002]
09-04-2002, 10:30 PM
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Re: Canvas T-Tops??? (gq82)
From what I understand you have to cut a little piece of sponge to keep the rain out. :lol:
I bought a set off ebay kept them a shortwhile and then sold them to ddecart.
On the Amtops I had the only difference Scott is the 68-77 uses a triangular end rod and the later years use a straight bullet type pin.
Both came with the tops I bought.
Knowing like I do what you paid for yours you stole 'em!
[Modified by 69er, 9:04 PM 9/4/2002]
I bought a set off ebay kept them a shortwhile and then sold them to ddecart.
On the Amtops I had the only difference Scott is the 68-77 uses a triangular end rod and the later years use a straight bullet type pin.
Both came with the tops I bought.
Knowing like I do what you paid for yours you stole 'em!
[Modified by 69er, 9:04 PM 9/4/2002]
ddecart(Dave) is very happy with the how the tops fit,Jerry!
