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Old Nov 5, 2016 | 11:35 PM
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I found a vinyl hard top for my 72. It has no headliner. It is nice shape.
They are asking $600.
What is the value of these?

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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 07:42 AM
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The headliner is another $600. The weatherstriping is almost $400. If it has the glass, the stainless trim and corners, has good chrome locking handles then between $500-$600 is reasonable in my neck of the woods. I saw aftermarket tops start at $1700 at ecklers

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...and think of the money and time you save not having to paint it to match the car. Vinyl goes with anything.
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...and think of the money and time you save not having to paint it to match the car. Vinyl goes with anything.
Correct, I like the look of vinyl and am thinking of doing mine some day.
The previous owner (mines a 1 owner car) had it painted twice over the years for a couple of accidents. The first time they painted the HT. The second time they did not. On a bright sunny day you can see the subtle difference in color.
My HT is all original with a good (but warped) headliner and good chrome. I love the look of the car with it on.
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Old Nov 9, 2016 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Hammerhead Fred
...and think of the money and time you save not having to paint it to match the car. Vinyl goes with anything.
That top could be painted much more cheaply than doing a black vinyl restore job.
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there is one on craigslist here in michigan for $950 ,said its is in great shape !!!

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Originally Posted by Bills69n84
there is one on craigslist here in michigan for $950 ,she it is in great shape !!!
Good price but the real cost is in trying to pack and ship these things. The shipping costs can equal the cost of the top.
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Originally Posted by paul 74
Good price but the real cost is in trying to pack and ship these things. The shipping costs can equal the cost of the top.
well I see the person lives in ohio and the top is in lower michigan ,so I would take a road trip!!!
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there is one on craigslist here in michigan for $950 ,said its is in great shape !!!
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Originally Posted by Bills69n84

That top looks nicer than the one I was looking at. I will look it up.

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joey if you go to craigslist under grand rapids under corvette it will be there ,the top is in fenton mi.that is over near detroit ,it looks like a in guessing about 150 miles from you maybe alttle more,if you need any other help on this let me know,good luck!!!! Bill

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Originally Posted by Bills69n84
joey if you go to craigslist under grand rapids under corvette it will be there ,the top is in fenton mi.that is over near detroit ,it looks like a in guessing about 150 miles from you maybe alttle more,if you need any other help on this let me know,good luck!!!! Bill

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Originally Posted by Bills69n84
It appears that it's missing hardware. I don't see a stud in the back. Also, it's hard to tell, but the side attachment appears to be missing as well. I'd ask the seller for detailed pictures of these and also the front bow latches. Personally I wouldn't buy it without seeing it first.
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If it was off a 69 it would not have the center rear stud. It does look like the side suds are missing but that is no biggy.
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go to the craigslist add ,and he has six or eight pics of the hardtop!!!!
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Originally Posted by Bills69n84
go to the craigslist add ,and he has six or eight pics of the hardtop!!!!
Do you have a link?
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Originally Posted by paul 74
Do you have a link?
sorry paul ,I dont know how to do that ,if you go to grand rapids craigslist then to the auto parts ,type in corvette ,it will pop up there !
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ok guys here I put a few more pics on here for you!!!it looks like it is blue on the underside!
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It appears that it's missing hardware. I don't see a stud in the back. Also, it's hard to tell, but the side attachment appears to be missing as well. I'd ask the seller for detailed pictures of these and also the front bow latches. Personally I wouldn't buy it without seeing it first.










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The rear middle stud is a throw-away. I did. That looks like a very nice and complete unit to me. The blue headliner color is easily changed with vinyl paint. I would go for it. Someone is going to get a nice Christmas present!

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