- 1961 Corvette Soft Top Installation
- C1 Corvette Soft Top Installation
- 1958 Corvette Soft Top Installation
- Corvette Soft Top Installation
- C2 Corvette Convertible Top Installation Video
- C1 Corvette Soft Top Installation Instructions
- A few years back I was going to attempt to install my convertible top myself. At that time there was a lot of discussion about a video that would walk you thru the steps to do an install. Many suggested the Al Knock video. I bought one and have watched it a few times. I would describe it as a good tool if you are going to tackle an install.
- If you have the video hopefully things will go well, Vette fever had and artical about the installation and of coarse I can't find it, what I can remember about it is the top frame should be on the car and adjusted for proper operation before install less weather strips, and a pair of something I can't recall the name of, great help huh?! And the door glass adjust last, ANYway good luck!
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
Welcome to Paragon Corvette Reproductions At Paragon, we strive to provide the highest quality 1953-1996 Corvette parts in the industry. Find the parts you need for your C-1, C-2, C-3 or C-4 Corvette with our easy to use parts catalogs, containing hundreds of helpful schematics, photos and tech-tips. 1953-82 Corvette Superstore - Classic Corvette Parts and Accessories, Including Carburetors, Starters, Alternators and More. CD - convertible top installation: 69.
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
1961 Corvette Soft Top Installation
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.
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- + 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.
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- note: front latches with adjuster plates are now $275 set. separately ,
- MOUNT PLATES= $530 6/piece set.
- click photo
Note: All bare frames are fully assembled: : ready for installation of hardware, latches, weather stripping and vinyl top.
click: hardtops herepage:2
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C1 Corvette Soft Top Installation
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Contacts:Postal/shipping address:
1958 Corvette Soft Top Installation
Crane Corvettes, 4687 Chateau Place
Corvette Soft Top Installation
San Diego, Ca. 92117
C2 Corvette Convertible Top Installation Video
Contacts: 858-864-2883 FAX: 858-514-8398
C1 Corvette Soft Top Installation Instructions
USED/vintage PARTS : 858-864-2883
12 | 60 | Convertible Top Assembly | Complete Soft Top Frame Assembly ND | 541055 | CALL.. | Each |
9 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Bow | #1 Bow no Discount Item | 541101 | 144.65 | Each |
9 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Bow | #2 Bow no Discount Item | 541102 | 144.65 | Each |
9 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Bow | #3 Bow no Discount Item | 541103 | 144.65 | Each |
7 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Bow | #4 Bow no Discount Item | 541104 | 212.65 | Each |
5 | 59-62 | Convertible Top Bracket | Header to front Arm | 541015 | 40.75 | Each |
6 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Bracket Plate | Support | 541125 | 250.00 | Pair |
12 | 56-60 | Convertible Top Frame | 541045 | 1990.00 | Each | |
2 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Frame Bolt Set | to Bracket 32 pcs | 541118 | 5.70 | Set |
9 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Front Bow | front Bow no Discount Item | 541100 | 390.00 | Each |
CRANE CORVETTE (800) 597-4132 | |||||||||
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Product Class | Year | Description | Comments | Part No | Price | Pkg | More Info | Buy Qty. | Buy Item |
4 | 56-60 | Convertible Top Latch | rear Soft Top SWING Latch on Top | 541145 | 100.00 | PAIR. | |||
6 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Latch | front Soft Top Latch Short Handle-kit pair | 541018 | 250 .00 | Pair | |||
3 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Latch | front Soft Top Latch w/ Short Handle LF | 541134L | 120 | Each | |||
3 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Latch | front Soft Top Latch w/ Short Handle RT | 541134R | 120 | Each | |||
2 | 57-62 | Convertible Top Latch | RT rear Soft Top Latch on Deck Lid 57 La | 541141 | 130.00 | Each | |||
2 | 57-62 | Convertible Top Latch | LEFF rear Soft Top Latch on Deck Lid 57 La | 541141 | 130.00 | Each | |||
3 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Latch Plate | front Soft Top Latch Adjuster Plate | 541136 | 45.00 | Pair | |||
2 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Mount Bolt Set | Brackets to Bulkhead 36 pcs | 541027 | 10.30 | Set | |||
5 | 56-60 | Convertible Top Mount Bracket | outer | 541127 | 125 | Pair | |||
6 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Mount Bracket | inner | 541126 | 125 | Pair | PIC | ||
3 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Pivot Screw | Frame side Rail | 541115 | 3.20 | Each | |||
6 | 56-60 | Convertible Top Rear Bow | Correct Steel Reproduction | 541106 | 325 | Each | Info | ||
1 | 56-62 | Convertible Top Window Protector | Felt Black on Fuel Tank Cover | 541156 | 26.55 | Each | |||
2 | 56-62 | Deck Lid Hinge Shift | 6 pcs set | 541175 | 11.10 | Set | |||
2 | 56-62 | Deck Lid Hinge Shift | 6 pcs set | 541175 | 11.10 | Set | |||
2 | 56-62 | Deck Lid Latch | female on Body Anti Rattle Spring | 541001 | 5.45 | Each | |||
2 | 56-62 | Deck Lid Latch | female on Body Anti Rattle Spring | 541001 | 5.45 | Each | |||
9 | 58-62 | Deck Lid Latch | female Assembly no Discount Item | 541011 | 130 | Each | |||
9 | 58-62 | Deck Lid Latch | female Assembly no Discounted | 541011 | 130 | Each | |||
2 | 58-62 | Deck Lid Latch Screw Set | on Lid 3 pcs | 541171 | 6.00 | Set |
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