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Jul 14, 2010 | 03:59 PM

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Hard top 2 Soft top?

Hello, My girlfriend just inherited a 1968 with a hard top... she would like to add a soft top... would this be hard to do? What would I need to convert it? I would think it would only take a soft top..... I am assuming that they bolt on the same place a hard top does? Thank you for any information!

Jul 14, 2010 | 04:04 PM

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Does it have a removeable hardtop now?

Jul 14, 2010 | 04:18 PM

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Does it have a removeable hardtop now?

Hello, yes it has a removeable hardtop on it now.... I called corvette america to order a soft top and the guy said that it has to be modified to be able to use a soft top... I thought the soft would go were the hard top is now.

Jul 14, 2010 | 04:21 PM

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as long as it has a removable hard top, the new soft top will just bolt right in.

Jul 14, 2010 | 04:35 PM

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The soft top bolts in differently than the hard top. the conections in the rear and front are the same but the folding top is mounted differently. it bolts inside the car. If you would like to get rid of the hard top let me know.

Jul 14, 2010 | 05:13 PM

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We would sell the hard top if we get a soft top installed. I just need to know what I need to make it work

If the front bolts are the same... then would I need to buy a kit or something? Could I do it myself? I need some direction for sure :P Thank you

Jul 14, 2010 | 05:35 PM

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Jul 14, 2010 | 05:37 PM

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How about some pictures and maybe we can help you.

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Jul 14, 2010 | 05:41 PM

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How about some pictures and maybe we can help you.

coming in a few mins....

Jul 14, 2010 | 07:13 PM

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Have you looked under the rear deck lid to see if the soft top is still under there?

Jul 14, 2010 | 07:37 PM

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Get a hold of "Glassworks" they have complete units, you just have to bolt in with hardware kit, or try Paragon vintage dept., for a used one, if they have one.

Jul 14, 2010 | 07:38 PM

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Below are the two pages from the '75 Assembly Manual (same for a 68)regarding the soft top. The soft top bolts on behind the door panel trim pieces and folds under the deck lid when not is use. PM me with an email if you want the bigger scans.

Jul 14, 2010 | 08:32 PM

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Have you looked under the rear deck lid to see if the soft top is still under there?

Yes.. lol.. but no go... I did call www.sullystops.com and talked them... they said if there were holes on the back deck then the car is ready for a soft top

So now all I need is a soft top frame or a complete soft top.... Sully's has the whole thing for 2500 but I would like to find one cheaper or in trade for my hard top. Thanks to all of you for your quick responses! Please let me know if you know of a top

Thanks

Jul 15, 2010 | 07:16 AM

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You might want to do some checking and make sure the old top isn't still around somewhere. AFAIK, you couldn't buy a convertible without the soft top.

$2500 is probably the going price for it, unless you can find a used one. Either way the installation is not the easiest job. Uless you've installed tops before, you'll probably need to pay a profesional to do it.

Jul 15, 2010 | 07:26 AM

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Yeah ... the top is gone... after her father passed she brought the car down from PA and there was no soft top with it. About installing the top... I was thinking it would be easy... a few side bolts ... the pins in the back deck and then done. Is it not that easy?

I hope so.. Thanks for the help

Jul 15, 2010 | 07:29 AM

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Thanks for the images! Ill keep a hold of them.... are these from a AIM's book? I have a assembly book but did not see these in it. Thank you

Jul 15, 2010 | 07:58 AM

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I was thinking it would be easy... a few side bolts ... the pins in the back deck and then done. Is it not that easy?

I hope so.. Thanks for the help

Let's just say there's more to it than a couple bolts and pins.

You'll buy the frame and top separately. Install the frame and adjust it to fit the windows. Then install the top and all weatherstripping and seals. Yeah, half hour or so.

Jul 15, 2010 | 08:25 AM

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Let's just say there's more to it than a couple bolts and pins.

You'll buy the frame and top separately. Install the frame and adjust it to fit the windows. Then install the top and all weatherstripping and seals. Yeah, half hour or so.

Thank you

As long as me and a few others can install it... Ill be happy

Maybe it will come with instructions

Jul 15, 2010 | 08:43 AM

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Maybe it will come with instructions

We can only hope.

Jul 15, 2010 | 05:40 PM

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Yes Sir; Buy a used soft top with frame. Do not sell the hardtop that came with the car. They are very hard to replace, & even finding one that is not a pc. of crap is very limited. Yes the soft tops are hard to come by also, be willing to spend the money. Have a great day. Gene

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