C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Which T Tops do I have?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:51 PM
  #1  
jayfire's Avatar
jayfire
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: Dayton Nevada
Default Which T Tops do I have?

My car is a 79, but I think the t tops are from a 77. They have the single latch, but had chrome moulding around the edges. Are these early 77's or late 77's? I need some weatherstripping. Which stripping should I get for these? Thanks
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:09 PM
  #2  
mds3013's Avatar
mds3013
Melting Slicks
15 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,126
Likes: 15
Default

http://willcoxcorvette.com/instructi...atherstrip.bmp

http://willcoxcorvette.com/instructi...%20picture.bmp

Here are the differences. My late '77 has two latches on each top. mike...
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:13 PM
  #3  
bobs77vet's Avatar
bobs77vet
Race Director
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,874
Likes: 263
From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Default

one latch is after 77 and keep them.....the second latch is PITA and if you redo the seat cushions you will hit your head on them when you look left
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:54 PM
  #4  
gbvette62's Avatar
gbvette62
Race Director
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 12,682
Likes: 3,135
From: Shamong, NJ
Default

Originally Posted by jayfire
My car is a 79, but I think the t tops are from a 77. They have the single latch, but had chrome moulding around the edges. Are these early 77's or late 77's? I need some weatherstripping. Which stripping should I get for these? Thanks
If they have a single latch per top, then they are correct for your 79, no matter how the moldings are finished. 78 top's had polished stainless moldings. 79-82's also had the same stainless moldings, but they were finished in black. Many people have removed the black and polished the moldings on 79-82 tops.

If you have single handle tops, buy the weatherstrip for single handle tops, they're the only ones that will fit the tops.
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:22 PM
  #5  
bobs77vet's Avatar
bobs77vet
Race Director
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,874
Likes: 263
From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Default

i'm sorry i didnt answer your question at first...most of the T top weather strips is sold by the number of inserts or pins it has holding it in place.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Which T Tops do I have?





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:57 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE