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Convertable top question

Posted: 9/21/04 10:50am Message 1 of 18
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San Antonio, TX - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
Posts: 117
Vette(s): 1973 Corvette Roadster Elkhart Green, 300hp 4-spd // 2003 Millinium Yellow Coupe
I need some information on convertible tops, what should I look for on specifications, what extra parts do I need, what’s a good brand and who to buy from.

I have found a shop to install it for under 4 bills that does quality work, and will order any top I request.

Thanks,
Rick


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Convertable top question

Posted: 9/24/04 8:34pm Message 2 of 18
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San Antonio, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Corvette Roadster Elkhart Green, 300hp 4-spd // 2003 Millinium Yellow Coupe
I bought a top & kit from Al Knock for $220, since I'm going to clean up the frame myself, I'll decide then if I'm brave enough to tackle the install as well.

Rick


Convertable top question

Posted: 9/25/04 12:09am Message 3 of 18
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
I had rust pits and holes in my frame.. I filled them all in with jb weld and sanded smooth.. then I painted the whole things gloss black.. it looks sharp.


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Posted: 9/25/04 7:59pm Message 4 of 18
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San Antonio, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Corvette Roadster Elkhart Green, 300hp 4-spd // 2003 Millinium Yellow Coupe
Almost nothing JB weld can't fix, I keep it in my desk at work, truck and garage!

Rick |thumb|


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Posted: 9/25/04 8:17pm Message 5 of 18
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Kingston, PA - USA
Joined: 11/26/2003
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Vette(s): 1977 L-82 originally white/buckskin interior. Currently undergoing a frame-off resto. and modifications.YEEHAW!!!
 Mavrick331 said: Almost nothing JB weld can't fix, I keep it in my desk at work, truck and garage!

Rick |thumb|
 


You never know when you're going to need to stick a golf ball on a coke bottle. |laugh| |haha| |thumb|

That stuff is the shiznit!

Alan


Convertable top question

Posted: 10/3/04 7:44pm Message 6 of 18
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San Antonio, TX - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1973 Corvette Roadster Elkhart Green, 300hp 4-spd // 2003 Millinium Yellow Coupe
Got the top and frame off this weekend, frame in good shape, just a couple of spots with surface rust.

After pulling the top off and seeing whats invloved, I'll let the pro's put the new on one....


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Posted: 10/4/04 7:41pm Message 7 of 18
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Louisville, KY - USA
Joined: 11/11/2003
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Vette(s): 1971 LT1 Convertible PS PB 43K miles
I ordered my top kit from Al Knoch along with the install video. I can tell you that I have never installed a top before and mine came out near perfect. There is no way I could have done it without that video. Take your time (took me 3 days in between work, kids etc.)and stick close to the VCR. I had a question about the tack strip install, called Al Knoch Interiors and spoke to Al Knoch himself. He helped and then gave me his cellphone number in case I had any more questions!
Seems like a real nice guy. I say go for it!

Good luck
Neil |thumb|


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Posted: 10/5/04 3:23am Message 8 of 18
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KERNERSVILLE, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible
That's encouraging! The top is my next big hurdle! I had a good friend that did all his own tops and his cars always looked great. |thumb|


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Posted: 10/6/04 7:13pm Message 9 of 18
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Greenwood, IN - USA
Joined: 4/16/2004
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Vette(s): 1975 White Convertible
Considered replacing mine. Not high on my wish list though.
I would do it myself and it's nice to know the video
is helpful.
Haven't driven with the top up on mine in 3 or 4 years.
I raise it occasionally just to be sure it's still there.
Put to much work into the "restification" to drive it in
the rain. Slight chance of rain and it stays in the garage.


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Posted: 10/6/04 9:18pm Message 10 of 18
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
 3inarow said: Slight chance of rain and it stays in the garage. 


you would never be able to drive it in Arkansas !!


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