[C1] soft top info
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soft top info
Can anyone tell me the width and thickness of the tack strips used on the 1960 Corvette soft top frame? I see 1/2" WIDE x 5/16" THICK or 5/8" wide X 316" THICK (plastic) for sale on Ebay....
Also what is the method of attaching the big rubber weather-strip to the front (windshield) header bow? I see several pre=punched holes in the rubber strip but no threaded holes (for screws) in this front bow...
I would order the DVD on the soft-top install but discussion I have read say that it is very grainy and near unusable for detail info.
The 1961 Chevy shop manual goes into complete detail for Impalas, but the ST-12 Corvette Service manual offers only limited info...also it appears some of the important 'birds eye views' are infact backwards as in inside-out!
Also what is the method of attaching the big rubber weather-strip to the front (windshield) header bow? I see several pre=punched holes in the rubber strip but no threaded holes (for screws) in this front bow...
I would order the DVD on the soft-top install but discussion I have read say that it is very grainy and near unusable for detail info.
The 1961 Chevy shop manual goes into complete detail for Impalas, but the ST-12 Corvette Service manual offers only limited info...also it appears some of the important 'birds eye views' are infact backwards as in inside-out!
Pro
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 604
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From: Harleysville Pa
Soft top
I have the DVD, and it is not grainy and was very helpful.
Can anyone tell me the width and thickness of the tack strips used on the 1960 Corvette soft top frame? I see 1/2" WIDE x 5/16" THICK or 5/8" wide X 316" THICK (plastic) for sale on Ebay....
Also what is the method of attaching the big rubber weather-strip to the front (windshield) header bow? I see several pre=punched holes in the rubber strip but no threaded holes (for screws) in this front bow...
I would order the DVD on the soft-top install but discussion I have read say that it is very grainy and near unusable for detail info.
The 1961 Chevy shop manual goes into complete detail for Impalas, but the ST-12 Corvette Service manual offers only limited info...also it appears some of the important 'birds eye views' are infact backwards as in inside-out!
Also what is the method of attaching the big rubber weather-strip to the front (windshield) header bow? I see several pre=punched holes in the rubber strip but no threaded holes (for screws) in this front bow...
I would order the DVD on the soft-top install but discussion I have read say that it is very grainy and near unusable for detail info.
The 1961 Chevy shop manual goes into complete detail for Impalas, but the ST-12 Corvette Service manual offers only limited info...also it appears some of the important 'birds eye views' are infact backwards as in inside-out!
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 384
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From: Chicago Illinois
I have the VHS (yes VHS) tape for the complete install. It is "grainy" but still very thorough. Now if I can just get up the courage to rip my old top off, restore the bows and go for it I could cross that repair off my list. I bought an original Robbins vinyl top years ago that has been sitting in dry storage. I pulled it out about a month ago an it is still pliable and ready to go. I have the soft top pads so I just need a few more weatherstrips.
I intend on posting the results and offering the video to anyone that is as crazy as I am for attempting this install.
Ted
I intend on posting the results and offering the video to anyone that is as crazy as I am for attempting this install.
Ted
