The Chevy Corvette convertible top has been a consistently strong seller, from the iconic Stingray to the current (sixth) generation Corvette. A replacement Chevy Corvette soft top is an excellent investment in both older and newer models, as the Corvette is known to hold its value better than many other cars.
Damn Jim, sorry to hear that. I kinda remember shops that would sew in a new plastic window on the old muscle cars but have never looked at the back window on the Vette hard enough to even know if it can be done. Can't even begin to guess what that kind of an operation would cost but I bet they would have to remove the top to do it and then would ( probably ) have to stretch it and refit it when they put it back together.I just looked in Eckler's and a whole new top is $199.00 including the pad. Corvette Central offers a soft top installation video for rent for $15.00 ( 50 minus 35 when returned ). It may be worth the $15.00 just to see what you might be getting yourself into.Good luck! I don't know if just replacing the window would work.
Reading about the replacement tops in a couple of catalogs they mention 'electronically sealed seams', which to me means trouble. Besides, when the window popped it also tore into either side of the top an inch or so (it was a lot colder outside than I realized).
I don't think the top is the original one, but it has been on there for quite awhile based on how yellow the window had gotten. It will be a good time to redo the weather stripping on the top as well.Thanks for the tips on the screw set and the video. If anyone out there already has that video in their library and would be willing to loan it out, I'll gladly cover the round trip postage and throw in a little extra to cover a beverage of your choosing (send me an e-mail for address details).Jim O.Save the Wave.!!!Jim Olson' The Toys'.!!! Save the Wave!
I replaced my top. There's a company here that's the distributor to many of the convt. Top companies, and I just bought it directly from them. I want to say that it cost me around $150 or so, and it fit perfectly! They give you a warranty on the top if you have it professionally installed, but obviously that won't be the case here.As far as installation goes, I found a website that had it step-by-step, and although the directions weren't 100% perfect, they were enough to get you there, and you can figure out little things yourself. It takes a while to do it for the first time, but after that, you can probably start changing them like you change your socks:) Okay, well, not THAT easy, but close.I think the website addy is:There's another one but it looks like it's just pictures:Imran - 74 Convt.
Microworlds pro free download for mac. Good news!Got the contact info for that company.Autotops Inc.813-621-0006Ask for DerrickI want to say I got mine for around or less than $150. They have their own little shop that cuts the tops out with the window. You'll need to re-use some of your old top parts, like the trim in the front (the little bulging piece). But it fits great, and you can do it yourself, or if you take it to a reputable shop, this company even warrantees their product.
Of course if you install it yourself, they don't warranty it.Call them up and see how much Derrick quotes you and let me/us knowImran - 74 Convt. Corvette is a registered trademark of the General Motors Corporation(GM) & Chevrolet Motor Division. Vette Registries, LLC is responsible for all site content (except for member submitted content or where otherwise noted) and does not claim or imply that Chevrolet or GM is responsible for Official C3 Vette Registry content. Vette Registries, LLC is independent from GM and is not affiliated with, sponsored or supported by GM.
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