80 rain coats
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Melting Slicks
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From: Russell Ontario
St. Jude Donor '09
80 rain coats
Morning all, just a quick question I have an 80 and want to buy the "rain coat" to have instead of the T-Tops , does anybody have one and what's it like worth it or not , Wilcox part # 4173 have them . Just curious before I buy one , Thanks , Ron
4173 1978-1982 Raincoat. Black 78-82 $329.99
4173 1978-1982 Raincoat. Black 78-82 $329.99
Melting Slicks
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"search" is your friend. 
If you dont mind gluing velcro to your chrome.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...rain-coat.html
If you dont mind gluing velcro to your chrome.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...rain-coat.html
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Melting Slicks
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From: Russell Ontario
St. Jude Donor '09
Thanks for the reply , I made a frame for just that but haven't found anybody to put canvas on it "locally" I made it the same mounts has my T-top, I guess I'll pursue that a little more! , thanks Ron
Team Owner
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Call John if you wish to see how the tops with OEM-style pins and brackets (non-Velcro) are put together. I gave him a set when he bought the 1979. They were in production from about 1980 to 1985.
As for a local company to do covering work, send me an e-mail.
As for a local company to do covering work, send me an e-mail.
Burning Brakes
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Easier to store behind the seats.
Mine faded to almost white after 2 months. A $5 can of Fabric dye fixed it (for now).
Every time you take it off it will pull some of the velcro off. Use a stronger glue for the velcro.
I used white velcro (after the original came off). I painted the back piece the same color as my vette. I'm going to paint the front piece with chrome paint (one of these days)
Mine faded to almost white after 2 months. A $5 can of Fabric dye fixed it (for now).
Every time you take it off it will pull some of the velcro off. Use a stronger glue for the velcro.
I used white velcro (after the original came off). I painted the back piece the same color as my vette. I'm going to paint the front piece with chrome paint (one of these days)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Russell Ontario
St. Jude Donor '09
Morning Paul , I called John yesterday and he will bring them in today , I also got an mess. from someone in Mississauga and he has a set for sale , since I'm heading down to Niagara this week I will swing buy on the way back Monday . Man I love this Forum, Beers all around!!!! Ron
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Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Twp. PA USA
AM -Tops? I love them on my '76. Have not had the stock tops on in about 6 years.
