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Mar 19, 2012 | 08:34 PM

vetteguy22

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t top question

I am thinking about getting another set of t tops for my 1970 vette. When did they go from the double latch top to the single latch style.
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Rob

Mar 19, 2012 | 09:13 PM

captl27

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I think the switch year was 78

Mar 19, 2012 | 10:52 PM

bobs77vet

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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod

it makes a huge difference i curse the double latch ones every time i turn to look over my shoulder

Mar 20, 2012 | 12:44 AM

vetteguy22

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Can anyone confirm this for me. I think I might have found a set from a 1976. Just want to make sure they are the double latch type. Thanks

Mar 20, 2012 | 02:00 AM

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'76 has the double latch.

Mar 20, 2012 | 09:30 AM

vetteguy22

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Thanks for the input guys. I appreciate it.
Rob

Mar 20, 2012 | 09:32 AM

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77 double latch also.

Mar 20, 2012 | 09:34 AM

Easy Mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vetteguy22

...Can anyone confirm this for me. I think I might have found a set from a 1976. Just want to make sure they are the double latch type. Thanks...

Capl27 has already confirmed it. 78. Anything before 78 is double latch. Everything after is single latch.
You can swap the two types by changing the halo panel hardware.

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Mar 20, 2012 | 11:48 AM

bobs77vet

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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod

if you are looking for additional head room look for the later ones with the smoked glass or plastic.....no headliner and one latch give you a lot of room

Mar 20, 2012 | 08:18 PM

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vetteguy22

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Originally Posted by bobs77vet

if you are looking for additional head room look for the later ones with the smoked glass or plastic.....no headliner and one latch give you a lot of room

I was looking for more head room and thinking about not installing the "headliner", just painting the inside. Was looking on line and found one piece acrylic tops that would allow more head room but would also be much lighter. Anyone use one of these. How is the fit, etc? Are you happy with it?
Thanks,
Rob

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