Soft Top date code

[Mike W.]

I'm not finding any information in the judging manual on soft top rear window date codes. Is this a judged item?

[Patrick H.]

Re: Soft Top date code

The new 5th edition has everything you need, and as usual if you don't have one I recommend purchasing one ASAP.

"The stamped date code is a three- or four-digit number near the word VINYLITE. The first one or two digits are the month of manufacture. The last two are the year. Thus: 1170 signifies November 1970. Some General Motors service replacement tops have no date code on them, others do."

It is judged in the same manner as the other windows.

I hope that helps.

[Mike W.]

Re: Soft Top date code

Thanks Patrick. Got it cleared up with Al Knoch this morning. Mine is 127 which is December 1970 (no zero was confusing me). The car has the original top so I know it's right.