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Old Sep 19, 2023 | 04:06 PM
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Does the 68 hardtop work on all the C3 Verts
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Old Sep 19, 2023 | 04:28 PM
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Yes. Only very minor cosmetic differences. Nothing from a functional/mounting standpoint
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68 didnt have the center threaded bolt. The corner threaded bolt holes for the pins are smaller than later years
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I have a 68 hard top on my 72
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I have just bought a 72 hardtop for my 68, we should have swapped!
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68 ht didn’t have stainless spears at rear corners. But you can easily add them.
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