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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 06:11 PM
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We’re there any removable hard tops made for c5 vette?
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Old Feb 27, 2020 | 06:16 PM
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Not GM , but there are a couple of after market companies that made them. I don't know the names, but somebody will chime in with them.
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Originally Posted by jayinnh
We’re there any removable hard tops made for c5 vette?
Smooth Line is a manufacturer of after-market hard tops that forum members have discussed. Occasionally one will pop up for sale. I thought of one for my vert but they’re not inexpensive and securing them appears to require a hoist. Unlike a coupe, I can’t see the investment for my needs. Others will surely have more insight. Here’s their link: https://www.smoothline.com/hardtops
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40 pounds doesn't seem too bad. I don't really like either of the back windows though.
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I wish they would make one that looks like the ZO6 back window.
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Hepcat
Smooth Line is a manufacturer of after-market hard tops that forum members have discussed. Occasionally one will pop up for sale. I thought of one for my vert but they’re not inexpensive and securing them appears to require a hoist. Unlike a coupe, I can’t see the investment for my needs. Others will surely have more insight. Here’s their link: https://www.smoothline.com/hardtops
If you think those are expensive, check out OEM Honda S2000 hardtops. Those things go for $5000+!

My dream of getting one of those someday keeps growing out of reach.
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I have one. Not for sale though. It’s a Caravaggio carbon fiber. 45lbs and goes on and off in a minute. Sets in small holes in back with a latch on each side and then latches in front like the soft top.

(Needs repainted)

Set in place but not latched securely. (Why it’s not tight at the base)
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