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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 02:41 AM
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I'm finally getting around to changing my old messed up soft top. I use the hard top or just park her on rainy days but I should get off my butt and replace mine. I know ALL the Corvette parts places sell them but does anyone have a prefered place or even a place to definately not go? I remember once I saw a soft top frame rebuilding kit to but I forget where. Mine squeaks. I hate that! :mad
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 03:56 AM
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 08:24 AM
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Al Knoch makes the most authentic reproduction tops for Corvettes. He can even date the rear window, if you want. Cost?? About $180.00 complete including pads, etc. the last time I checked. He's in El Paso, Texas.

As far as the squeaky top, Coffman Corvette in Ohio and Sully's Tops (Tom Sullivan) in California make repro top frames and also all the parts to re-do your top frame, rivets, bows, etc. All the repro stuff interchanges with the original stuff. Might just need a lube job....maybe a few rivets replaced :) Chuck
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 11:08 AM
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I just bought my top kit from Al Knoch a few weeks ago and they gave me a show price of $163
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 12:46 PM
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Al Knoch makes the most authentic reproduction tops for Corvettes. He can even date the rear window, if you want. Cost?? About $180.00 complete including pads, etc. the last time I checked. He's in El Paso, Texas.

As far as the squeaky top, Coffman Corvette in Ohio and Sully's Tops (Tom Sullivan) in California make repro top frames and also all the parts to re-do your top frame, rivets, bows, etc. All the repro stuff interchanges with the original stuff. Might just need a lube job....maybe a few rivets replaced :) Chuck
$180???? :eek: :eek: :eek: I paid $115 for mine... The same place actually sells tops with sewn window (instead of sealed window) for $99!!!

:cheers:

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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 04:18 PM
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$180???? :eek: :eek: :eek: I paid $115 for mine... The same place actually sells tops with sewn window (instead of sealed window) for $99!!! Olivier[/QUOTE]

Where did you buy it from?
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Old Sep 21, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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Where did you buy it from?
Vette's "B" Known,

237 Tanglewood Drive
Hiram, Ga 30141

(888) 505-7806
(770) 577-4781
(770) 577-4332 (fax)

:cheers:

Olivier

P.S. I just checked the price again:

top (black, white or tan) SEWN $99
top (black, white or tan) SEALED $119

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