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Jul 10, 2013 | 04:05 PM

warrenmj

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Removable hardtop

I have had the hardtop for my '66 in the basement since the day I bought the car 13 yrs ago. It is in great shape, but needs a new headliner and weather stripping. The driver side latch was missing along with all the SS interior trim. In the past few years, I have acquired all the needed parts and am ready to start putting it all together. I watched the utube video by Glassworks, which seems helpful. The last thing I need to get is a full set of weather stripping and wanted opinions for the best source to buy.

Jul 10, 2013 | 05:38 PM

champs65

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Mark,

With the advice of others, I bought a Corvette Rubber weatherstrip kit for my hardtop. Went together with no problems and the quality of the rubber seems very good. Bought it at Carlisle, I think many of the vendors carry the CR brand.

Jul 10, 2013 | 07:21 PM

62Jeff

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Originally Posted by warrenmj

I I watched the utube video by Glassworks, which seems helpful.

I also recommend these How To threads from Hitch
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...mbly-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...n-part-ii.html

Jul 10, 2013 | 07:30 PM

mrtexas

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Originally Posted by warrenmj

I am in the process of doing this for my 63. I took the hardtop and had a local shop build and install the headliner. He did it for $200 material and labor. BTW the usual suppliers headliner kit is $200 just for the material.

Jul 10, 2013 | 07:31 PM

oldsarge

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Originally Posted by 62Jeff

I also recommend these How To threads from Hitch
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...mbly-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...n-part-ii.html

Great info and help.....

Jul 10, 2013 | 07:35 PM

warrenmj

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62Jeff, thanks for the additional info. The pics in both will be a great help.

Jul 10, 2013 | 07:42 PM

ooh yeah

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Originally Posted by warrenmj

I will tell you the you tube video doen't cover everything. Trust me just did a complete restoration. take your time taking it apart with as many pics as it takes. Good luck.