HardTop question?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,095
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From: Midlothian VA
It will fit.
There may be a center stud for the rear deck lid.
If your car didn't come with a hardtop you'll need to either add the stud hole and ferrule OR remove the stud from the hardtop.
You may also need to add the interior retaining hardware on the lid next to the seat head rest on either side.
Above changes are easy to make but you'll want to keep them in mind if you are planning to drive, install, and drive away with the top.
There may be a center stud for the rear deck lid.
If your car didn't come with a hardtop you'll need to either add the stud hole and ferrule OR remove the stud from the hardtop.
You may also need to add the interior retaining hardware on the lid next to the seat head rest on either side.
Above changes are easy to make but you'll want to keep them in mind if you are planning to drive, install, and drive away with the top.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 30,995
Likes: 99
From: Ontario
It will fit.
There may be a center stud for the rear deck lid.
If your car didn't come with a hardtop you'll need to either add the stud hole and ferrule OR remove the stud from the hardtop.
You may also need to add the interior retaining hardware on the lid next to the seat head rest on either side.
Above changes are easy to make but you'll want to keep them in mind if you are planning to drive, install, and drive away with the top.
There may be a center stud for the rear deck lid.
If your car didn't come with a hardtop you'll need to either add the stud hole and ferrule OR remove the stud from the hardtop.
You may also need to add the interior retaining hardware on the lid next to the seat head rest on either side.
Above changes are easy to make but you'll want to keep them in mind if you are planning to drive, install, and drive away with the top.
Last edited by Paul L; Jan 3, 2016 at 04:12 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 30,995
Likes: 99
From: Ontario
DUB,
The truth be known, the hardtop sits in my basement, ready for the next owner. It has been used for one winter for storage. I have a beautiful Haarzt soft top that does the job in the summer. It usually goes down in May and comes back up in October.
The truth be known, the hardtop sits in my basement, ready for the next owner. It has been used for one winter for storage. I have a beautiful Haarzt soft top that does the job in the summer. It usually goes down in May and comes back up in October.
Last edited by Paul L; Jan 3, 2016 at 07:53 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 766
Likes: 97
From: Lake Norman, NC
As you consider the hard top for your car, make sure the SIDE attaching brackets are included.
These brackets secure the top to the inside edge of the deck lid. As paul 74 points out, you NEED to secure the top here. I mention this because I don't think these brackets are avaialble in reproduction. They are very hard to find.
To be "correct" for 1975, the top should have stainless steel trim tips on the point of each quarter. These are available in reproduction if the top you buy doesn't have them.
Weather stripping is available in reproduction, although it's pretty expensive. You should consider these costs when negotiating for your top. All the other mounting hardware that's been mentioned above is avaialble too.
Hope this helps.
BTW, You didn't mention whether you are looking at a body colored top or a vinyl covered top. I have a body colored hard top on my chrome bumper convertible. Unlike many here that have them, I absolutely love it. I use it in the early spring and again in late fall, just before I put the car away for the winter. In my mind, it adds a great look to the car. If you are looking at a body colored top for your convertible, here's a photo of what it'll look like when installed.
These brackets secure the top to the inside edge of the deck lid. As paul 74 points out, you NEED to secure the top here. I mention this because I don't think these brackets are avaialble in reproduction. They are very hard to find.
To be "correct" for 1975, the top should have stainless steel trim tips on the point of each quarter. These are available in reproduction if the top you buy doesn't have them.
Weather stripping is available in reproduction, although it's pretty expensive. You should consider these costs when negotiating for your top. All the other mounting hardware that's been mentioned above is avaialble too.
Hope this helps.
BTW, You didn't mention whether you are looking at a body colored top or a vinyl covered top. I have a body colored hard top on my chrome bumper convertible. Unlike many here that have them, I absolutely love it. I use it in the early spring and again in late fall, just before I put the car away for the winter. In my mind, it adds a great look to the car. If you are looking at a body colored top for your convertible, here's a photo of what it'll look like when installed.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Sultry Steamy Muggy Humid Texas Gulf Coast
Hi Paul, I sold my 70's hardtop faster than a cat can lick his, well, you get the picture. Then I remember that not everyone in our CF world lives in a temperate weather zone. I always say a little prayer that you guys to whom the autumnal equinox is not just another reason to barbecue and drink beer will have a quick and easy winter. Keep the faith, keep warm and always keep a Vette, preferably a C-3.
TexMac
TexMac
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 30,995
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From: Ontario
Hi Paul, I sold my 70's hardtop faster than a cat can lick his, well, you get the picture. Then I remember that not everyone in our CF world lives in a temperate weather zone. I always say a little prayer that you guys to whom the autumnal equinox is not just another reason to barbecue and drink beer will have a quick and easy winter. Keep the faith, keep warm and always keep a Vette, preferably a C-3.
TexMac
TexMac
My kitty does not lick...he had a great Xmas. Funny though to see a kitten see its first snow. He had no idea what it was nor what to do with it. He just gave up and stayed in the hiuse.
Last edited by Paul L; Jan 4, 2016 at 08:08 AM.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 615
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From: Orlando, Dundee, Val-des-Monts PQ
Even though I live in Florida (hot,hot,hot) I still enjoy putting my color matched hard top on occasionally , gives the car a whole different look and feel. Between top down, black soft up, hard top on, like three different cars. Mark
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,693
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From: on Barnegat Bay Joisey
Like many CF northerners I'm looking forward to April when the vert comes out and the top goes down. It stays down til November when the top goes up and the maintainer gets plugged in. Without a basement the hardtop would just take up garage space that's at a premium.
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Pro
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Mystic Ct.
Great advice from everyone. Thanks. The top I am looking at is vinyl covered in red, with red interior panels. Not sure if all mounting hardware is included but did ask for additional photos.
I really like the look of a hardtop and being from NE, I think I will need it in the early spring and late fall.
Thanks everyone.
Russ
I really like the look of a hardtop and being from NE, I think I will need it in the early spring and late fall.
Thanks everyone.
Russ