C1 & C2 Corvettes General C1 Corvette & C2 Corvette Discussion, Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Project Builds, Restorations

removable hardtop

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 15, 2016 | 07:36 PM
  #1  
zogsvette's Avatar
zogsvette
Thread Starter
1st Gear
 
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default removable hardtop

What connectors or adapters do I need to install a removable Hardtop on my 1967 Corvette Roadster . I don't think my Vet Roadster was made to have removable hardtop . The reason I don't see any connectors on the rear side . Could someone give the 101 explanation on how I can get my vet roadster connected to use a removable Hardtop ?? I am looking everywhere, You Tube , vet forums on a lesson how to install a hardtop and what do I need to do the installation ?? but I cannot find anything , so may you guys can help me out , here !! Thanks in advance , any help would be useful !! zogsvette
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2016 | 08:01 PM
  #2  
Nowhere Man's Avatar
Nowhere Man
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 54,121
Likes: 9,435
From: Sitting in his Nowhere land Hanover Pa
2024 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2015 C2 of Year Finalist
Default

welcome. the only Corvette roadsters were from 53-55. roadsters have no roll up windows. what you have is a convertible. now to your question for a hard top you need to drill two holes in your deck lid for the corresponding two carriage bolts in the hard top. there is also to nutsets in the corner of the deck lid that a bolt on each side that bolts to the hard top. it can all be seen in the AIM under RPO C07
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2016 | 08:56 PM
  #3  
USMC 0802's Avatar
USMC 0802
Drifting
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Marine Corps
 
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,673
Likes: 965
From: CENTCOM, Tampa, FL
USMC
Default

zogsvette,

Welcome to the forum!

To clarify the above post:

"Roadster," "convertible," whatever, call it whatever you want. I have a '66 with a removeable hard top and no time for pedantic bullshit

AIM = Assembly Instruction Manual. It's is a great resource for almost all of your questions about how things go together.

The hard top mounts at the windshield (same as the convertible top), the rear decklid and the rear mounting holes on the sides of the deck lid approximately next to your shoulders.

As far as the hardware to mount a hard top goes, you'll need this kit:

http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50b&ukey=01966

In addition, the holes that the previous poster mentions drilling holes in the rear deck lid. You'll need a set of these (and rubber washers to go under them):

http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50b&ukey=49828

You get the idea, but assuming you have a hard top, you'll require the side brackets (they go on the inside edge of decklid), etc. Follow the links above and search the site for the other bits you'll need.

Good luck!
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To removable hardtop





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:20 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE