hard top verts ?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Ottawa IL
hard top verts ?
Another thread about the cons of owning a convertible brought some members showing and discussing the hard top option. Without hijacking the thread I thought I would start a new one to ask quetions.
I found this http://www.corvettesouth.com/corvett...le-985023.html and it comes with either painted or vinyl top and some other options.
The painted one would require either a perfect paint match or using a slightly different complimentary color. The vinyl top would solve that, but is limited in colors.
How do these install? Is it as simple as the latches on the windshield, and the deck lid holes? Or is there more to it?
I like the look, but I am also happy with the look of the ragtop as it is. I don't know if I will do it, but I am curious about others that have done this and what they feel about them.
Here is two photos from the above companies website.
I found this http://www.corvettesouth.com/corvett...le-985023.html and it comes with either painted or vinyl top and some other options.
The painted one would require either a perfect paint match or using a slightly different complimentary color. The vinyl top would solve that, but is limited in colors.
How do these install? Is it as simple as the latches on the windshield, and the deck lid holes? Or is there more to it?
I like the look, but I am also happy with the look of the ragtop as it is. I don't know if I will do it, but I am curious about others that have done this and what they feel about them.
Here is two photos from the above companies website.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2007
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1. they are made by smoothline, buy it from them (cheaper)
2.light weight, but no structural braces, just attaches like soft top.
3.they are do not make your car more firm
4.nice if you only like the look
5.a real hardtop is the way for me to go, they make the car more firm
BTW I looked at them years ago, and sold my z51 coupe to get a vert, and a hardtop..... then I was so dissapointed when I realized smooth lines just clip right on like a soft top.
I'm still looking for a reasonable hardtop
2.light weight, but no structural braces, just attaches like soft top.
3.they are do not make your car more firm
4.nice if you only like the look
5.a real hardtop is the way for me to go, they make the car more firm
BTW I looked at them years ago, and sold my z51 coupe to get a vert, and a hardtop..... then I was so dissapointed when I realized smooth lines just clip right on like a soft top.
I'm still looking for a reasonable hardtop
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Ottawa IL
1. they are made by smoothline, buy it from them (cheaper)
2.light weight, but no structural braces, just attaches like soft top.
3.they are do not make your car more firm
4.nice if you only like the look
5.a real hardtop is the way for me to go, they make the car more firm
BTW I looked at them years ago, and sold my z51 coupe to get a vert, and a hardtop..... then I was so dissapointed when I realized smooth lines just clip right on like a soft top.
I'm still looking for a reasonable hardtop
2.light weight, but no structural braces, just attaches like soft top.
3.they are do not make your car more firm
4.nice if you only like the look
5.a real hardtop is the way for me to go, they make the car more firm
BTW I looked at them years ago, and sold my z51 coupe to get a vert, and a hardtop..... then I was so dissapointed when I realized smooth lines just clip right on like a soft top.
I'm still looking for a reasonable hardtop
That is the kind of information I was looking for. kudo's pologreen1, you always give good advice/tips/input 
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 1999
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From: Allentown, Pa
I would hold out and find a GM hardtop. I am torn from keeping mine on all year. It really makes the car stiff and I love the look however I love having the top down in the summer and fall.
When you find one, make sure it has all the hardware, it is hard to find aftermarket.
When you find one, make sure it has all the hardware, it is hard to find aftermarket.
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2007
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I would hold out and find a GM hardtop. I am torn from keeping mine on all year. It really makes the car stiff and I love the look however I love having the top down in the summer and fall.
When you find one, make sure it has all the hardware, it is hard to find aftermarket.
When you find one, make sure it has all the hardware, it is hard to find aftermarket.
when I get a top it is never coming off again
What a nice look, I love the color of your car - 
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Fredericksburg Virginia
When I was buying my top, I commiserated with Pologreen as well. I was looking for a green top for my same color car as his. Could not locate one, so bought the very popular red GM hardtop with cart. It came with all hardware.
The hardware cannot be located easily. It sells for big bucks on ebay when it comes up since its not made by GM anymore. In my case, I could not buy a top without the hardware. Its just too difficult to locate. One of the vendors had one side of the rear brackets, but not the other side. Its difficult. Oh, and try to find one you can pick up. They are expensive to ship, as they are cumbersome, with the primary carriers. otherwise, check with uShip to see if one of the guys crisscrossing the country has room to pick it up and deliver it for cheap.
The hardware cannot be located easily. It sells for big bucks on ebay when it comes up since its not made by GM anymore. In my case, I could not buy a top without the hardware. Its just too difficult to locate. One of the vendors had one side of the rear brackets, but not the other side. Its difficult. Oh, and try to find one you can pick up. They are expensive to ship, as they are cumbersome, with the primary carriers. otherwise, check with uShip to see if one of the guys crisscrossing the country has room to pick it up and deliver it for cheap.
