Help with my t tops
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Castle Rock CO
No I do not think they will not fit because from 1978 till 1982 they used a different style T-Top. If I remember right when I was shopping for Corvettes this spring the later models only have one clamp lever to hold them down where as the 1968 thru 1977 have two clamps to hold the T-Tops in place.
But you can buy aftermarket T-Tops for all models that will fit all of them but they are not cheap.
But you can buy aftermarket T-Tops for all models that will fit all of them but they are not cheap.
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7th Gear
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No I do not think they will not fit because from 1978 till 1982 they used a different style T-Top. If I remember right when I was shopping for Corvettes this spring the later models only have one clamp lever to hold them down where as the 1968 thru 1977 have two clamps to hold the T-Tops in place.
But you can buy aftermarket T-Tops for all models that will fit all of them but they are not cheap.
But you can buy aftermarket T-Tops for all models that will fit all of them but they are not cheap.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: B'ham Alabama
Seems like I recall reading about a modification that would allow the exchange once. However, the cost and labor involved makes it much easier and cheaper just to locate an original style set of tops.
No clear advantage to making the swap either. They look the same visually and the only operator difference is the one handle vs two.
No clear advantage to making the swap either. They look the same visually and the only operator difference is the one handle vs two.
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7th Gear
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Because I have the glass mirror t tops on my 81 and my friend is willing to give me fiberglass ones from his 68 that he sold awhile back and I want to modify the t top so they fit the 81
Team Owner
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Thank your friend, but you want a set of stock 78-82 fiberglass tops. That gives you the choice of painted or glass without making hardware changes.
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