85 corvette T Top front bracket loose/broken ?

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Nov 24, 2022 | 08:12 PM

JackCorvette85

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85 corvette T Top front bracket loose/broken ?

Bought this top the other day at the local junkyard got a great deal on it.. Anyway front bracket seems way off how do I fix this? It’s very loose seems to not want to stay in place like my fiberglass top.

Nov 24, 2022 | 08:13 PM

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Link to video of what it’s doing

Nov 25, 2022 | 12:56 PM

LWesthaver

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Are you unable to tighten the conical locator pin? Is it stripped or frozen?

I had an '85 and once the roof panel is placed on the car and positioned correctly you need a very thin open-end wrench to tighten the conical locator pin. Once that's done the top is properly fitted to your car.

-Wes

Nov 25, 2022 | 09:46 PM

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didnt know you could tighten the locator cone…. You know what size wrench 😂

Nov 26, 2022 | 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ZRKVette

didnt know you could tighten the locator cone…. You know what size wrench 😂

I no longer have my 1985 Vette and service manuals so I can't answer your question about the wrench size. However, someone on this forum may be able to answer your question. I do recall that the special (thin) wrench was listed in the GM C4 Service manual along with its part number. Maybe that will shed some light on what you need to do to get proper fitment of your new roof panel.

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Nov 26, 2022 | 10:34 PM

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Porter Cable 690/6902 Router OEM Replacement 1 1/8" Wrench # A22709 https://a.co/d/462xNhh

I believe this is what I bought for my 86. I would check the size to be sure.

Edit 11/28: this is indeed the correct wrench.

Last edited by Tod Stiles; Nov 28, 2022 at 08:21 PM. Reason: Confirming that wrench is correct

Nov 27, 2022 | 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tod Stiles

Porter Cable 690/6902 Router OEM Replacement 1 1/8" Wrench # A22709 https://a.co/d/462xNhh

I believe this is what I bought for my 86. I would check the size to be sure.

If that is the right size wrench then you are to be congratulated for finding a nearly exact replacement for the official GM wrench!

-Wes