Convertible Top and Frame 1959
looking for recommendations on where to purchase a new white top and a rebuilt or new top frame. Thanks
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Re: Convertible Top and Frame 1959
Coffman Corvettes in Mansfield Ohio..... They know more about C1 convertible tops than anyone........ They advertise in the driveline and Restorer... and I believe they give NCRS members a discount....
Nice down to earth people that will work with you! I very highly recommend them! They did my 1960 last year; and informed me that my top & frame was not really from a 1960, but rather from a 1957. I had thought it was the original.... come to find out, my car was built as a hardtop only car, and the convertible top was apparently added in the late 60s....... -
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Agree with Terry, very good people to work with!Comment
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How did you determine "hardtop only" on your '60? Paperwork or tell-tale signs? Thanks.https://MichiganNCRS.org
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Tom DingmanComment
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Thanks for the help, I will contact themComment
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no paperwork at all.... I don't think any really exists for the old C1s...
First, I saw that the main support brackets for the convertible top were unpainted... I would have expected them to be in place when the car was painted at the factory.
Second, the outside brackets on both sides look to be missing a place to secure the toop bolt....
and Third, the cuts to mount the rear latches thru the rear conv top cover look like they were not done "professionally".....
So when Clint at Coffman Corv called to be sure he had the right year.... he saw a 57 conv top frame, and I was wanting a stock 1960 ... I drew the conclusion that it was not an original conv car.
I also came across a former owner who gave me bunch a pics, and all of them had the hard top on it....Comment
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