Hardtop Weight
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Hardtop Weight
Havn't yet removed the hardtop from my recent 75 vert. I am planning on hoisting it straight up in my garage. How much does the hardtop weigh? I see the hardtop winches advertised but was planning on setting up my own. Anything I should be aware of?
Melting Slicks
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From: New Castle DE
not sure of the actual weight but they aren't that heavy. I used to take the 66's top off by myself just picking it up towards the middle of the top and lifting it off. Putting it back on is definitely a two person job though.
Team Owner
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From: Huntersville NC
My top, from a 68 weighs 56 lbs without the headliner. Add 11 lbs for the headliner and you get 67 lbs 
not exactly featherweight. I can walk the thing around hanging in front of me (frontside down, top away from me) but I don't think I will try putting it on or removing it by myeself. The key is finding the center of gravity, there is more weight towards the rear with the rear window and all.
not exactly featherweight. I can walk the thing around hanging in front of me (frontside down, top away from me) but I don't think I will try putting it on or removing it by myeself. The key is finding the center of gravity, there is more weight towards the rear with the rear window and all.
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From: Huntersville NC
Originally Posted by another-user
the hard top on my 69 is no more then 50lbs.
try weighing it. I did!
Here is how I store my hardtop in my garage. Doesn't take up a whole lot of space, but I guess hanging it from the ceiling would be better.
Here is how I store the headliner - in the basement.. what a mess!
