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Old Jun 20, 2023 | 01:44 PM
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Default Struts that hold convertable top.............
..........lid open. Where did you get them and what is the part number?

NEVER MIND!: I found them!!

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What's the name of the paint color?
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Did you mean the tonneau cover struts?
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What's the name of the paint color?
depending on year it could be magnetic red or anniversary red.
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What's the name of the paint color?
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depending on year it could be magnetic red or anniversary red.
Looks like Mag Red II since the top is Oak, not Shale, and there are no Anniversary badges on the fenders.
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It should be so easy.....replaced mine 3 months ago and it required my son crawling into the trunk for access......(at 70 I don't do "crawl" anymore)
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What's the name of the paint color?
Magnetic Red ll Reminds me of the first Corvette I bought new in 1967


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