Anyone with a Corvette who needs a powered top should be driving a 'Beamer' instead. 
71Convertible Top
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71Convertible Top
I read in a corvette mag. that their was a optional power soft top. I ordered a new 71 LT-1 convertible and I do not remenber that option being avalaible. Does anybody now? Thanks!
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Hi,
I agree with SS.
I believe the 'power top' was an option on 56-62 Corvettes. It was a pretty complicated electric/hydraulic system.
I remember being fascinated with the 'power top' on my 55 BelAir and 64 Impala.
Regards,
Alan
I agree with SS.
I believe the 'power top' was an option on 56-62 Corvettes. It was a pretty complicated electric/hydraulic system.
I remember being fascinated with the 'power top' on my 55 BelAir and 64 Impala.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Mar 1, 2010 at 06:00 PM.
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Nope none offered unless, like 7T1 said, it was an aftermarket deal.
A bit off topic but I have always been impressed with how clean the Corvette tops look when down. No bundled up pile in view like on some cars. IMHO the clean decklid really "makes" the look of a convertible.
A bit off topic but I have always been impressed with how clean the Corvette tops look when down. No bundled up pile in view like on some cars. IMHO the clean decklid really "makes" the look of a convertible.
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Hi Paul,
The pump would have been located in the same place as in the 56-62 cars.... in the TRUNK..................................! ?
Regards,
Alan
PS: Can't you just see ANOTHER system run off the engine vacuum!
The pump would have been located in the same place as in the 56-62 cars.... in the TRUNK..................................! ?
Regards,
Alan
PS: Can't you just see ANOTHER system run off the engine vacuum!
