Corvette Soft Top Installation

15-09-2021

Corvette Soft Top Installation

1968-82TOP ASSEMBLIES & RELATEDConvertible / Soft Top & Hardware

Home / Corvette / C4 (84-96) / Convertible Tops. Product categories. 86-93 Vinyl Top $ 284.00 Add to cart; 86-96 Convertible Top Weatherstrip 7pc set. Corvette Convertible Top Frame Assembly Complete With Top Installed 56 58 / 1956-1958 / ( #E15969 ) COMPLETE NEW 1956-1958 C1 CORVETTE SOFTTOP – NOT CUSTOMER FURNISHED! INCLUDES: NEW CANVAS, PADS, FRONT LATCHES, REAR SWING ARM LATCHES, WEATHER STRIP, BUSHINGS, HARDWARE, TACK STRIPS & COMPLETE POWDER COAT FINISH.PLEASE NOTE. HARDTOP ONLY CARS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL PARTS TO. Replacing a convertible top is not overly complicated, but it isn't easy either. It takes a professional 7-8 hours to correctly install and align a top, and that isn't taking into consideration. On the 1953-1959 installation: First if your car is a 1953-1957 you will think the end is way longer then it needs to be. However, it is designed this way so that it.

Bolt and Pin Set
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Cable Set
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C7591	68-75	BOLT - convertible deck lid, pivot type	12.00
C4804	68-75	BOLT - soft top front latch bolt w/Delrin rubber tip 1/4' OD size head	7.95
C4805	68-75	BOLT - soft top front latch bolt w/Delrin rubber tip 3/8' OD size head	8.95
C7513	68-75	BRACKET - convertible rear bow lock pin	52.00
C6442	68-75	BRACKET - interior mirror and convertible striker plate on windshield frame, satellite finish, convertible	42.95
B4804	68	BUSHING SET - front guide pin, (inserts in strikers)(pr)	5.95
C4824	69-75	BUSHING SET - guide pin receiver, on windshield frame, (pr)	4.00
C7222	68-75	CABLE SET - convertible top, side, (pr)	39.95
A5694	68-75	CAP KIT - rear window trim bead end, stainless steel, 2 caps/screws	9.95
C7550	68-75	CD - convertible top installation	69.95
C7553	68-75	CD - convertible top installation, rental, ($35 deposit refundable if returned within 2 weeks)	69.95
C7595	68-75	CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAME ASSEMBLY - used, original	1595.00
A4054	68-75	GASKET SET - hard top anchor nut	2.10
C7561	68-75	HARDWARE KIT - convertible frame rebuild	42.95
C7574	68-75	HARDWARE KIT - convertible top weatherstrip installation, 50pc	17.95
C7599	68-75	HEADER BOW - front, convertible top	398.95
C7505	68-75	HOLD IN CORD - rear bow w/strip	7.95
C7525	68-75	LATCH - convertible rear, on deck lid, LH	75.00
C7526	68-75	LATCH - convertible rear, on deck lid, RH	75.00
C7527	68-75	LATCH - convertible, LH & center, (on top)	75.00
C7528	68-75	LEVER - rear bow lock, convertible	9.00
C7503	68-75	PAD SET - convertible, cushions, (pr)	44.95
C7508	68-75	PANEL - convertible, inside header trim panel, plastic	115.10
C7562	68-75	PILLOW - conv., rear window in down position, prevents scratching	20.65
C7522	68-75	PIN SET - convertible front guide, (pr)	17.00
C7519	68E	PIN/LOCK - rear bow, (2 req.)(ea)	17.10
C7518	68-72	PIN/LOCK - rear convertible guide, (68 repl.)(2 req.)(ea.)	9.95
C4828	68-75	PLATE KIT/WEAR PLATES - on body, w/rivets, stainless steel	11.95
C7551	68-75	RESTORATION SERVICE - front head bow, your rusted out header bow repaired, repainted w/new tack strip installed (some may not be repairable)	219.95
C7552	68-75	RETAINER & SCREW KIT - convertible top strap	14.95
C4758	68-69	RETAINER SET - rear quarter trim, (convertible)	36.20
B5236	68-75	RETAINER/GUIDE - brass cable retainer w/screw & convertible front latch cable brass stop w/screw, (ea)	5.95
C7590	68-75	ROD - rear bow lock release , center, w/nuts & clip	13.95
C7538	68-75	SCREW SET - front guide pin, convertible	4.50
C3445	68-76	SCREW SET - window header trim, (6 pc.)	4.55
C7504	68-75	STRAP SET - convertible pull, (pr)	16.95
C7506	68-75	TACK STRIP KIT - convertible, (replacement)	45.00
C7570	68-75	TACK STRIP KIT - convertible, correct material	49.95
A2379	68-75	TAG - warning, rear window, convertible top	3.60
C7500	68-75	TOP KIT-original type-includes pads, straps, cords, top strip w/tips, undated	449.00

Don't Drive Topless:

sale: 1963-67 ORIGINAL TOP FRAME-cleaned painted ready to use with front pins and rear pins installed. , NEW VINYL TOP KIT- is included ,
but of course 'not installed' let your local trim shop install it to best fit your car.
(choice of ,white, or black or tan,) + RUBBER weather strip kit --New latches optional (extra cost $) = $2,575 KIT;
reflects price increase due to limited number of frames,
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sale::: 1968-75 series = SAME kit as above $2,175 ;: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Crane Manufacturing

see photos below:

1956-62 Corvette tops : LITTLE KNOWN FACT!!!
THESE CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAMES PICTURED BELOW ARE
'CRANE MANUFACTURED'
& ASSEMBLEDTO THE ORIGINAL FACTORY G.M.
O.E.M SUPPLIERS DRAWINGS FROM 1956-1962!!!
BASIC (FRAME ONLY) KIT IS $2,095.00 (SEE OPTIONS BELOW)
REALLY, THAT'S WHY THEY ARE SO EXACT in all details !!
Contacts:Postal/shipping address:
Crane Corvettes, 4687 Chateau Place
San Diego, Ca. 92117
Contacts: 858-864-2883 FAX: 858-514-8398
USED/vintage PARTS : 858-864-2883
STATS: about 65% of 1956-62 vettes (90 % of california delivered.Corvettes) came with the hardtop only!!
conversion kits available to make yours a 2-top Corvette. NEW
NEW

Key Benefits

Restoring a convertible top frame ass'y can - (is) an expensive

matter replacing over 20 rivets/ +bushings and rusty bows-- to make them tight again etc. tach strips

/ rust/ sand blasting . So. we have new frames 1956-62 years available made to factory

OEM- chevy - Blueprints that are priced below what a recondtioned one would cost to restore !

click phoho - NEW AND USED CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAMES

'New' CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAMES:1956-60 & 1961-62 NEW
WITH RUBBER+ rubber steel retainers
7 pieces,+REAR trapeze SWING LATCHES that mount on the rear bow &
FASTENERS kit: SALE: $2,245.00 total . addother parts are extra $
Note: all NEW VINYL TOP KITs 1956-75 - (includes pads & straps is - on sale $249 ,
but of course 'not installed' let your local trim shop install it to best fit your car.: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+ CONVERSION KITS AVAILABLE FOR Factory Born HARDTOP ONLY CARS.
CALL FOR PARTS NEEDS TO COMPLETE YOURS.
check your vette and be specific. call..800-597-4132.
NOTE: Add the convertible top assembly to your hardtop only car.
IF YOU NEED:
'EVERYTHING to convert' a factory hardtop only car into a 2-top
Convertible Corvette
IT WILL RUN $3,590.00FOR ALL LATCHES: Front and Rear Latches, pictured below =clik photo to enlarge.
6/piece mounting plate set. and the vinyl top, pads and straps-
including all fasteners/Bolts/ parts and exploded views and drawing of the assembly.
for a 'Factory Born'hardtop only car' to convert to a 2 top corvette for 1956-62 type.: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
note: front latches with adjuster plates are now $275 set. separately ,
MOUNT PLATES= $530 6/piece set.
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