GM even made a place for it in your console.
Looking for a torx bit?
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Looking for a torx bit?
At one time there was a person on here that had torx's bit that you could put in a cordless screwdriver to use on the t-tops. Does anyone know who that person was and how I can reach him. Thanks 
Racer
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Originally Posted by BOTY79
At one time there was a person on here that had torx's bit that you could put in a cordless screwdriver to use on the t-tops. Does anyone know who that person was and how I can reach him. Thanks
uuhm its a targa,also you really shouldn't use a power driver because you could crossthread,they are easier but they lose the feel of a hand tool
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Using the hand tool doesn't take too long and it's easier to store than a powered driver.
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The Corvette accessory catalogs have replacement ratchets available. Or go to Sears and get a T-40 bit in 1/4" drive. Just use a 1/4" drive ratchet and a 2" extension.
Racer
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torx bit for your targa top
I searched for a long time to find a torx bit that I could put in my cordless screwdriver and finally stopped a snap-on guy while he was running into a starbucks. He had a T40 socket that had the bit connected to a socket. He removed the bit from the socket by using a punch and hammer to remove a small pin. He sold me the bit for $16 as I recall. A bit steep, but it works great. I can remove the top in about 60 seconds. Ironically, about 6 months later I found one a guy was selling at a fly-by-night road side stand. I got it for $4. Here's a pic of my expensive snap-on version. 
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I found a torx 40 screwdriver at Ace hardware for $5. Straight screwdriver style - no bits to lose or confuse - a dedicated tool.
It also slips into the holder in the back storage bin - I keep it inside due to possible burglars -
It also slips into the holder in the back storage bin - I keep it inside due to possible burglars -
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