Rear T-top mounting plate
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Tahoe, CA
Rear T-top mounting plate
While dismantling my 70' and beginning to remove the Chrome T-top plate shown I felt and heard a clinking sound behind the mounting area as I was removing the triangular screw.
Is there a "mounting plate" tac welded originally to the bird cage structure to allow mounting of the "Chrome T-top plate" ? If so it looks extremely complicated to repair if one can. Or do I just have to leave in place and call it a day.
Any thoughts ?
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi cg,
There is a 'caged' plate mounted to the lock pillar for the roof panel wedge.
The plate needs to be movable so there's an 'fit/gap' adjustment available for that corner of the roof panel.
On many cars the plate is safely contained in the cage so the wedge pin AND 2 screws can be removed.
On some cars because of rust the plate has broken loose from the cage so it's best to leave one of the three in place at all times.
You can gain 'very limited' access to the plate here.
Regards,
Alan
There is a 'caged' plate mounted to the lock pillar for the roof panel wedge.
The plate needs to be movable so there's an 'fit/gap' adjustment available for that corner of the roof panel.
On many cars the plate is safely contained in the cage so the wedge pin AND 2 screws can be removed.
On some cars because of rust the plate has broken loose from the cage so it's best to leave one of the three in place at all times.
You can gain 'very limited' access to the plate here.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Crossville TN
Boy! You've done it now!!! 
That back-plate is lost to the C3 "black hole"!
Nah....just pulling your leg.
If you have a strong magnet, you can place that on the pillar and slide it upward until you have one of the back-plate holes lined-up with the body mounting hole. Just stick one of the screws back in to keep it there until you need to reassemble it.
If you don't have a magnet, you can 'try' to use an icepick thru one of the mounting holes to 'dig' into the back-plate and slide it upward enough to catch it.
You've just created a "Christmas puzzle" for yourself. You'll figure it out...
That back-plate is lost to the C3 "black hole"!Nah....just pulling your leg.
If you have a strong magnet, you can place that on the pillar and slide it upward until you have one of the back-plate holes lined-up with the body mounting hole. Just stick one of the screws back in to keep it there until you need to reassemble it.If you don't have a magnet, you can 'try' to use an icepick thru one of the mounting holes to 'dig' into the back-plate and slide it upward enough to catch it.
You've just created a "Christmas puzzle" for yourself. You'll figure it out...
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
No gasket. There was some kind of adhesive or sealant used between part and pillar. Alan71 will know what was used at the factory. You don't want to use anything that would damage the paint of remain permanent.
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Loosen rear t-top triangular mount adjustment
I cannot move the rear t-top triangular mount by the halo to adjust the rear of my t-tops correctly on a 1976 Corvette. Any suggestions to freeing up the mount bracket inside the halo so it can move and allow adjustment? They could be rusted or painted in place and stopping adjustment. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Tahoe, CA
Hi Alan,
I cannot move the rear t-top triangular mount by the halo to adjust the rear of my t-tops correctly on a 1976 Corvette. Any suggestions to freeing up the mount bracket inside the halo so it can move and allow adjustment? They could be rusted or painted in place and stopping adjustment. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
I cannot move the rear t-top triangular mount by the halo to adjust the rear of my t-tops correctly on a 1976 Corvette. Any suggestions to freeing up the mount bracket inside the halo so it can move and allow adjustment? They could be rusted or painted in place and stopping adjustment. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
All the best.