1953 54 55 Bubble Top

[Al E.]

I have seen this amazing bubble top for the 53 to 55.. Does anyone know who made these? Was this something someone custom made in the 2000s or was it available in the 50s? I want one...

[Gary S.]

Re: 1953 54 55 Bubble Top

I am reaching way back into the fuzzy grey matter but I think there was an article with photos from whomever created these waaay back in The Restorer.

[Harry S.]

Re: 1953 54 55 Bubble Top

Look through this...... https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...ght=bubble+top

Lots of info in the archives

[Al E.]

Re: 1953 54 55 Bubble Top

Thanks. .I'll do some research. I'm itching for one of these bad boys..

[Frank D.]

Re: 1953 54 55 Bubble Top

Thanks. .I'll do some research. I'm itching for one of these bad boys..

They are unobtanium. IIRC one or maybe two aftermarket companies (e.g. "Model Builders" is one name) made a few then Roy Braatz (55copper on the Corvette Forum) made 3-5 and they are all in the hands of owners who won't let them go....Roy's personal top is tinted....and he ain't making any more...

Go to post #9 to see Roy's process:

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/3888838-bubble-tops.html

[Al E.]

Re: 1953 54 55 Bubble Top

.. this is what I needed. Thanks Frank for the link. I'm thinking of having one made. With this link you have provided it gives me a clue, Just need to know who to give my money too...

[Dan D.]

Re: 1953 54 55 Bubble Top

Al, these were made by a company called "Plasticon". They made hardtops for several different sports cars way back when. I have some info from them - dated 1960.

I also know a person that has (or had) one of these, but it was just the fiberglass, and I don't know the condition.

I don't know if he still has it, or if he is willing to sell it. He will never use it, or do anything with it, he just collects stuff.

If you are still interested, I can probably find out.

-Dan-

[Al E.]

Re: 1953 54 55 Bubble Top

Dan that would be perfect. I really want one

[Richard T.]

Re: 1953 54 55 Bubble Top

Roy sold the tooling he made a few years ago. Never heard of anyone making them again. He made them for the 53 to 55 and 56 to 60 as well. Rich

[Al E.]

Re: 1953 54 55 Bubble Top

Well I spoke to the guy at Model Builders. He was helpful in his knowledge of the ones his father had built. However he no longer has the molds. I work with a company that produces the acrylics and Plexiglas type sheets.. so the materials to do the job. . $43 for a qrt inch to 1 inch 8x8 sheet. I can have the item formed with our heat and press..if i had the mold.

[Mike E.]

Re: 1953 54 55 Bubble Top

Al, these were made by a company called "Plasticon". They made hardtops for several different sports cars way back when. I have some info from them - dated 1960.

I also know a person that has (or had) one of these, but it was just the fiberglass, and I don't know the condition.

I don't know if he still has it, or if he is willing to sell it. He will never use it, or do anything with it, he just collects stuff.

If you are still interested, I can probably find out.

-Dan-

Plasticon made hardtop, but not these. Scott also made 53-55 hardtop, but they didn't make clear ones, either.
Model builders of Chicago made the clear tops back in the 1953-55 timetable.