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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 09:32 PM
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Is it still available through GM? Anyone know the price and/or part #?

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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 11:02 PM
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It's still available. I'm one of the few idiots who actually went down to the local dealership and paid $80(!) for one :eek:

Three days later I get my Corvette Central catalog where they are available for $29. I suppose the CC tool is an after market product, but it sure beats the hell out of buying one for $80 just for brand loyaly reasons. :bs

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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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Try Mid-America or Ecklers.
They both sell the original style top ratchet.



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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 11:07 PM
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Ecklers has an aftermarket tool for about 19 bucks. It's basically a ratchet with a long torz bit. Mine works great.
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Old Mar 10, 2002 | 12:10 AM
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Default Re: Top removal tool.... (Hi-psi)

One of my local dealers wants $57, you can get thme in Ecklers for around $30 if you don't care about originality. Some guys have bought the proper size Torx bit and put it in a B&D cordless screwdriver.
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Old Mar 10, 2002 | 12:59 AM
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E-bay has them all the time...Or you can go to HomeDepot and buy a cheep 20 dollar cordless screwdriver with a bit to fit your bolts...and you can remove in style. :D
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Old Mar 10, 2002 | 01:06 AM
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I bought a 2" torx bit and a battery operated screwdriver. I keep it in the back tray and had to only charge it up one in about a year.
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Old Mar 10, 2002 | 01:25 AM
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I just bought a torx bit and a $1.99 1/4" rachet. drop of super glue. works like OEM.
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I bought my bit from the Wiha Quality Tools web site (2.50 plus shipping) and bought the Black & Decker cordless screwdriver from Wal-Mart ($24.99).
http://www.wihatools.com/745ser50.htm
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Old Mar 10, 2002 | 02:44 AM
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I would by one of the electtric tools or you might try http://www.tld-corvette.com They are local too.
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