Targa Top Tool
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Racer
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From: Gretna La
Targa Top Tool
Over the years Chevrolet used a couple of different styles for the Targa Top Ratchet...
Does anyone know which style was used in 1990?
When I bought my ZR-1 it was missing this tool and I would like to buy the proper version for that year.
Thank You
Troy
Does anyone know which style was used in 1990?
When I bought my ZR-1 it was missing this tool and I would like to buy the proper version for that year.
Thank You
Troy
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Racer
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From: Gretna La
Originally Posted by bogus
your best bet, to get the right part is to contact Ecklers...
it's a snap on ratchet with a long T55, if I remember rightly.
However, Ecklers sells the right part.
it's a snap on ratchet with a long T55, if I remember rightly.
However, Ecklers sells the right part.
Thank You... Unfortunately and please correct me if I am mistaken, however I believe Ecklers sells only one style and it's an aftermarket version at that. I'm looking for a correct factory original.
Thank You
Troy
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Racer
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From: Gretna La
Originally Posted by pavell
1990 corvette is just a "torx" wrench. You dont need to spend money on a special tool, I think its either T-15 or T-30 I forget.
Dont waste your money
Dont waste your money
Thank You
Troy
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Racer
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From: Gretna La
Originally Posted by HighOutput
Call me lazy, but did anyone ever come out with and electric tool or something to remove the top quicker? A quick release system?
You're Lazy
I'm not aware of any such tool. It seems like it would be easy enough to make one yourself with the proper size torx tool, remove the handle and adapt it to work with an adjustable drive drill, ideally one with an adjustable angle drive head.
Oh wait... This would require effort and therefore might not be something for someone that's Lazy
Just kidding or course.It would be kind of cool, though I doubt I would buy one.
Sell the battery operated ones on ebay!! 
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Mid-America sells the electric top removal tool, and it will cost all you lazy people out there $50. I would suggest just using one out of the garage with the right bit on it if you want to go that way. I would think that you risk stripping the threads easier with an electric tool though.
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Originally Posted by bogus
your best bet, to get the right part is to contact Ecklers...
it's a snap on ratchet with a long T55, if I remember rightly.
However, Ecklers sells the right part.
it's a snap on ratchet with a long T55, if I remember rightly.
However, Ecklers sells the right part.
Originally Posted by pavell
1990 corvette is just a "torx" wrench. You dont need to spend money on a special tool, I think its either T-15 or T-30 I forget.
Dont waste your money
Dont waste your money
Racer
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From: Hurricane Alley FLorida
Originally Posted by HighOutput
Call me lazy, but did anyone ever come out with and electric tool or something to remove the top quicker? A quick release system?
