c2 1965 Hard Top judging

[Keith W.]

In 1965 1,277 corvettes were built without the folding tops, NAdams page 269 restored tech guide 2 - however the ncrs judging manual says page 57 under hard tops, a soft top must be in place in the rear storegae compartment. If the soft top is not present assign a 50% deduction in the org to the hard top .
So is that 50% off the exterior trim , 50% off the rear window logo and date and 50% off weatherstrip and side window seals.

When the vette was ordered without a soft top - any help as always would be good - am going to see a hard top only 65 in the next few weeks - anything else I need to look for ? are there any easy signs it did or didnt come with a convertible top cheers Keith

[William S.]

Re: c2 1965 Hard Top judging

My 5th edition of the Judging Guide page 31 says "Hardtop only cars do not require a folding top, however, they must not have any folding top related hardware."

[Jim S.]

Re: c2 1965 Hard Top judging

When the vette was ordered without a soft top - any help as always would be good - am going to see a hard top only 65 in the next few weeks - anything else I need to look for ? are there any easy signs it did or didnt come with a convertible top cheers Keith

Hardtop only cars will not have the softtop latches mounted on the deck lid.

[Keith W.]

Re: c2 1965 Hard Top judging

Cheers Bill got it page 31 - thanks Jim I've noted no soft top latches
Appreciate the help as always

Regards Keith

[Wayne W.]

Re: c2 1965 Hard Top judging

Hard top only cars had one original bolt down in each pillar mount to keep the backing plate from rattling.

[Bill W.]

Re: c2 1965 Hard Top judging

Keith . Hardtop only cars do not have latches for the rear soft top and the upper portion is not drilled for the clamp but the lower portion is . see photos of hard top ony rear deck underside DSC_1446.jpgDSC_1447.jpgDSC_1448.jpgDSC_1449.jpg

[Keith W.]

Re: c2 1965 Hard Top judging

Cheers Wayne thanks for the pictures Bill appreciate your time guys - saved pics when I view car - thanks again Keith

[Tracy C.]

Re: c2 1965 Hard Top judging

This subject is also covered by David B in the most recent issue of the Restorer in the national judging chairman's message at the front of the issue.

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[Tracy C.]

Re: c2 1965 Hard Top judging

Keith . Hardtop only cars do not have latches for the rear soft top and the upper portion is not drilled for the clamp but the lower portion is . see photos of hard top ony rear deck underside [ATTACH=CONFIG]60193[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]60194[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]60195[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]60196[/ATTACH]

Bill,
What's up with the brown stains? It looks like weatherstrip cement.
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[Bill W.]

Re: c2 1965 Hard Top judging

Tracy . Yep I think this was one of the rare cars that had the bottom side carpeted to keep the noise down . My car was a hard top only and lucky me a past owner made the holes for a soft top latch with a drill . I repaired it with a mold I made from the blue one ,but I would like to find a undrilled one. I tried to buy the one with the glue and its not for sale yet .

[Tracy C.]

Re: c2 1965 Hard Top judging

Tracy . Yep I think this was one of the rare cars that had the bottom side carpeted to keep the noise down . My car was a hard top only and lucky me a past owner made the holes for a soft top latch with a drill . I repaired it with a mold I made from the blue one ,but I would like to find a undrilled one. I tried to buy the one with the glue and its not for sale yet .

Bill,

You might try to contact the person who started this thread on the other site. Maybe you can trade him out of his deck lid before he hacks it up.

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/3628337-adding-folding-top-to-hardtop-only-car.html

good luck,
tc