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Old Jun 23, 2023 | 07:25 PM
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I searched around a bit here and online and can't find the answers - What years/generations of Vettes have handles to latch the T-Top as opposed to Torx bolts? Online, all the videos seem to have handles but I heard some reference to Torx bolts too.

Also, most videos show two people removing/installing the top but it looks pretty light and there are a few videos with one person. I pretty much need to be able to do it myself as I can't always expect to find help when I get to work, etc. and can't leave the top off. I'm 6'4" 220# and in pretty good shape - can I expect to remove/install the top myself?
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Old Jun 23, 2023 | 08:14 PM
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I searched around a bit here and online and can't find the answers - What years/generations of Vettes have handles to latch the T-Top as opposed to Torx bolts? Online, all the videos seem to have handles but I heard some reference to Torx bolts too.

Also, most videos show two people removing/installing the top but it looks pretty light and there are a few videos with one person. I pretty much need to be able to do it myself as I can't always expect to find help when I get to work, etc. and can't leave the top off. I'm 6'4" 220# and in pretty good shape - can I expect to remove/install the top myself?
C4 coupes had torx bolts. The car came with a special tool to remove and install them.
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Old Jun 23, 2023 | 08:37 PM
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C5 tops have handle to attach and don't need any tools. You can easily handle the top by yourself per your self described physique.
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