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T-Top Alignment

Posted: 6/29/07 5:46pm Message 1 of 5
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Chester, WV - USA
Joined: 6/1/2007
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Vette(s): 1975 L82 Stingray Numbers matching motor and Trans
Hey is there a way to adjust the alignment of the t-tops on a 75 corvette... See my drivers side lines up really well and looks straight all the way around but on the passenger side the line down the middle is rather wide toward the back and the back right edge of the top sticks out alittle bit and really throws off the line down the side of the car..  I have all the interior panels out so i can see everything pretty good from below and it seems like the rear mount on that side just won't go into the holder far enought to let it sit right... how do I go about adjusting this?


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T-Top Alignment

Posted: 6/29/07 8:07pm Message 2 of 5
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
The side-side adjustment is at the rear, where the little triangular post is. There are two screws there. Loosen that plate, and move it inward a little at a time until the outer edge is in line with the body. Be aware, tho, that this will also effect the up/down gap too, so a little at a time is best.

Also remember, these cars were never "perfect" to start with.


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T-Top Alignment

Posted: 7/4/07 4:32am Message 3 of 5
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HARROD, OH - USA
Joined: 7/25/2003
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Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
Thanks Joel, that answered a question I had on my 76 alignment as well. Same problem, drivers side straight as an arrow and the passngr. side off a bit at the back. Just got done doing the interior and was looking at things from the outside and that T-Top wasa drivnig me nuts.


T-Top Alignment

Posted: 7/4/07 12:58pm Message 4 of 5
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Caution!! When you loosen the screws, don't loosen too much. The nut plate will come off the screws and drop down. Angry


 
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Posted: 7/4/07 5:55pm Message 5 of 5
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HARROD, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 - L-48 Auto, A/C, AM/FM, Power Windows, Tilt Telescopic Wheel, Factory Aluminum Wheels, Inferno Red Matalic Custom paint with Black Leather Interior.
Thanks for the tip...


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