Convertible soft top frame?
Melting Slicks
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From: White Pine / Dandridge TN
Just curious why you would want a soft top frame off another when you can find either new or used corvette soft top frames?
My frame was in rough shape, so I had it rebuilt locally and it's as good as new.
My frame was in rough shape, so I had it rebuilt locally and it's as good as new.
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Last edited by Easy Mike; Jul 9, 2014 at 08:25 AM.
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From: Seguin TX
The cheapest frame I have found is $2000 plus another $1000 for teh top and all the goodies.
Melting Slicks
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From: White Pine / Dandridge TN
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: White Pine / Dandridge TN
ebay soft top frame for sale for under $1,000.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1975-Corvette-Convertible-Soft-Top-Frame-Assembly-Original-69-70-71-72-73-/331235247237?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d1f28c485&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1975-Corvette-Convertible-Soft-Top-Frame-Assembly-Original-69-70-71-72-73-/331235247237?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d1f28c485&vxp=mtr
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From: Cameron Park CA
Having said that, in my opinion, anybody who thinks these cars are inexpensive is either deluded or just doesn't understand the economy of owning these cars.
We see it all the time here on the forum. Folks come here thinking they can get a cheap C3 and motor on down the road. As we know those cars usually require lots of work and $$$$$$$. If a person really wants a very nice C3 Corvette, it's usually better to buy the best.
If I wanted/needed a convertible top frame, I'd jump on that EBay top frame ASAP.
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I have a 75 used frame.. it needs a header on it and will need new weatherstrip plus a few other small parts.. 500.00 plus shipping.
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How much would a total package (including small parts and weatherstrip) be Willcox? And where would I go about finding the header?
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
let me check this for you... can you email me at Support@Willcoxcorvette.com I'll need to get it down, inspect it and see what all it needs and get back with you.
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