72 Corvette Hardtop
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72 Corvette Hardtop
Hi Guys,
I haven't given my hardtop much inspection since I have had the car, prefer the top down and the wind in the hair.
I am now going to use the hardtop on occasions and have found a problem with the front guide pins, or more correctly the bolts/screws that hold the pins in place.
There should be two bolts/screws for each guide pin, mine are all different types.
Could someone please send a photo of what the correct screw/bolt looks like it would be much appreciated.
I haven't given my hardtop much inspection since I have had the car, prefer the top down and the wind in the hair.
I am now going to use the hardtop on occasions and have found a problem with the front guide pins, or more correctly the bolts/screws that hold the pins in place.
There should be two bolts/screws for each guide pin, mine are all different types.
Could someone please send a photo of what the correct screw/bolt looks like it would be much appreciated.
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Thank you for the photo. Now I am in trouble as none of the screws/bolts look like that. I hope Paragon can help. Yes I placed an order with Paragon, no photo on their website so hope they are the same. Also needed the centre latch bolt and they had them as well. Not quite the same as the left and right latch bolt which have a rubber cap, however something is better than nothing. All good thank you for the help
Last edited by Fangio; Jul 5, 2019 at 04:30 PM. Reason: More information
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Hi Scott,
Thank you for the PM.
If you could send some photos of the inside of the hardtop that would be appreciated. I will have to get the liner painted saddle however would like to see if the edges of the hardtop are also painted the same as the liner or they are just black.
Regards,
Chris
Thank you for the PM.
If you could send some photos of the inside of the hardtop that would be appreciated. I will have to get the liner painted saddle however would like to see if the edges of the hardtop are also painted the same as the liner or they are just black.
Regards,
Chris
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From this pic, what else would you like a pic of. The metal trim piece in the rear is saddle. The fiberglass is bare
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let me know if you need any other pics