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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Hello: I have a C1 Hardtop. It does not have the "hump" along the back, center, rear window. I've seen others with the hump. Does this mean that the hardtop is most likely for a 1956 or 1957, or another year? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Glassworks youtube video.......check it out, tells you about differences in hardtops
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2ng1...eature=related


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I think you maybe referring to the hardtop for a 1961 or 62 to clear the deck trim?
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1956-60 do not have the hump. 1961-62 have the hump.

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The video covers 1959 and 1960. Does not mention if it could be a 1958 or not. It does have the center "u-shape" part. I do see dates codes on the side plexiglass windows which sure looked like "58" stamped into the plexi. Cound be "59" but I need more powerful glasses to see the tiny mark. Any differences specifically for a 1958 that anyone knows of? Thanks!
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if it looks like this, it's for a 61-62



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The video covers 1959 and 1960. Does not mention if it could be a 1958 or not. It does have the center "u-shape" part. I do see dates codes on the side plexiglass windows which sure looked like "58" stamped into the plexi. Cound be "59" but I need more powerful glasses to see the tiny mark. Any differences specifically for a 1958 that anyone knows of? Thanks!
I believe only the '58 has a pebble grain (Chatham grain) headliner.
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It's true 58's have pebble grain on head liner, also stainless trim on back of lower corner by window is Y- shaped.(56- 58). Bill58.
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