Soft Top Install
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Owensboro Ky
Soft Top Install
Looking for any advise or pictures on installing new soft top canvas. I realize there are videos on the market for this but, I do not want to pay $70 for a video that I will use only once.
A member on this forum replaced their soft top not too long ago and mentioned they took 70+ pics before and after. I can't seem to locate that thread or the members name.
A member on this forum replaced their soft top not too long ago and mentioned they took 70+ pics before and after. I can't seem to locate that thread or the members name.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,506
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From: Butler Pa
I'm in the middle of installing a new top on my '69. I did this once before about 20 years ago, but don't remember too much about it. I have an Al Knock top and the instructions are pretty crappy.
I started putting it on in the garage and got no where. It was cold and I just couldn't stretch the material enough to get it even close to fitting. Then a few weeks ago we had a nice sunny day, about 75* and I pulled it out in the driveway and let the top heat up. Much, much easier. I have it about half done, but we haven't had another nice day since. I figure another 3-4 hours out in the sun and I'll be able to finish it.
The instructions here are much better than the Al Knock instructions.
http://rowleycorvette.com/corvette_repair3.html
I started putting it on in the garage and got no where. It was cold and I just couldn't stretch the material enough to get it even close to fitting. Then a few weeks ago we had a nice sunny day, about 75* and I pulled it out in the driveway and let the top heat up. Much, much easier. I have it about half done, but we haven't had another nice day since. I figure another 3-4 hours out in the sun and I'll be able to finish it.
The instructions here are much better than the Al Knock instructions.
http://rowleycorvette.com/corvette_repair3.html
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 422
Likes: 0
From: Owensboro Ky
I'm in the middle of installing a new top on my '69. I did this once before about 20 years ago, but don't remember too much about it. I have an Al Knock top and the instructions are pretty crappy.
I started putting it on in the garage and got no where. It was cold and I just couldn't stretch the material enough to get it even close to fitting. Then a few weeks ago we had a nice sunny day, about 75* and I pulled it out in the driveway and let the top heat up. Much, much easier. I have it about half done, but we haven't had another nice day since. I figure another 3-4 hours out in the sun and I'll be able to finish it.
The instructions here are much better than the Al Knock instructions.
http://rowleycorvette.com/corvette_repair3.html
I started putting it on in the garage and got no where. It was cold and I just couldn't stretch the material enough to get it even close to fitting. Then a few weeks ago we had a nice sunny day, about 75* and I pulled it out in the driveway and let the top heat up. Much, much easier. I have it about half done, but we haven't had another nice day since. I figure another 3-4 hours out in the sun and I'll be able to finish it.
The instructions here are much better than the Al Knock instructions.
http://rowleycorvette.com/corvette_repair3.html
I am also installing a AL Knock on my 69 and yes the instructions are worthless.
