C2 hardtop restoration

[John P.]

I'm not sure whether any forum rules discourage a recommendation for services, but I have a hardtop which I would like restored
for my 1965 convertible. It is not original to the car, but is the correct vintage, in general. I do not know year of manufacture of top.

Is the only way to confirm the hardtop year of manufacture via the glass (assuming the glass is original)?

next question is : who should I employ to complete a full restoration?

PM is fine if need be. Thanks in advance.

[Harry S.]

Re: C2 hardtop restoration

John, there are two companies that I am aware of:

1) http://www.autoentec.com/
2) https://www.thehardtopshop.com/

If you have the time you can do it yourself but it is a long process.

Good Luck

[Bob R.]

Re: C2 hardtop restoration

John,
The rear window has a date drivers side lower corner. Post what you find here and I'm sure someone can tell you the date of the top.

[John P.]

Re: C2 hardtop restoration

Hmm I see no date. I would have to conclude that current glass is not original.

[Donald O.]

Re: C2 hardtop restoration

Hmm I see no date. I would have to conclude that current glass is not original.

Not necessarily so. The date code may be hidden by the weatherstrip.

Don

[Michael M.]

Re: C2 hardtop restoration

John, as you mentioned, the Plexiglas date code is probably the best indicator of the year of manufacture, but there are a few other indicators to look for - like upper and lower Plexiglas reinforcements, side notches and headliners. The format of the Plexiglas date code also changed over the years. The attached is a compilation of notes I put together when looking for a hardtop. It might be of some help.

I used Glassworks (The Hardtop Shop) in the 2016-2017 time frame. The quality of their work was excellent but the wait time was 15 months at that time.

Good luck!