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Mounts for carrying the T-tops externally, the carriers dropped into those bungs and the tops strapped to the carriers. Don't see them too often anymore, but that is what they are for.
V54 Roof Panel Carrier was available on 80 to 82 Corvettes. The carrier option included the carrier, tie down straps, a carry bag and supports to hang the bag on the right rear side of the luggage compartment. About 9000 cars were ordered with it over the three years. The main, center portion of the carriers turn up for sale from time to time, but the two outer brackets, storage bag, and especially the tie down straps, can be very hard to find if they're missing from a set.
Below is a good look at how the top carrier mount looks and works.
Looking to buy this 81. What are those bungs on the back from? doesn't look like where a wing would have been.
Colin, check to see if you have the color matching storage bag and all the components. If so you have a find on your hands. I almost didn’t get my 1980 when I saw the grommets until I found out how rare the option was. The roof top carrier actually gets more attention than my Vette at car shows.
