1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

[Richard L.]

I'm not having much luck locating a 61-62 top for my 62 but I see plenty of the earlier versions. Since I'm only concerned with a proper actual physical fit of the top and nothing else I want to know if I can adapt the 56-60 hardtop by merely inserting a rear lower center window stainless moulding (see Corvette Central's # 431277) onto to it so it'll conform to the slight rise in the mid rear deck. Are there any other differences that I should know about such as latches or fasteners?

[John M.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

Richard, there is a 61-62 hardtop for sale now on Bring a Trailer. The auction ends in 2 days. At the Bring a Trailer site search for Corvette removal hardtop. The auction page should pop up. Good luck.

[Richard L.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

John, thanks, I saw it but it's in NY and I'm in CO, another in Charlotte and others too far away to avoid crating, shipping and so on. So, if the 56-60 will fit well other than the little rise in the lower mid rear, that's my optimum option.

[John M.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

Perhaps sending an email to the 61-62 national team leader, Greg Picconi, with your question will get you an answer about adapting an earlier hardtop to your 62.

[Greg P.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

Richard the hardtop configuation is totally different. The decklid on 61-62 has a wind split down the middle that will keep the top from sealing in the rear. The tops are out there keep looking.

[Gary C.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

Richard,

Put free Wanted ads in the Driveline https://www.forums.ncrs.org/register...iveline-ad.php
and in the NCRS on-line Classified Ads https://www.ncrs.org/classified/

Gary
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[Mark F.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

Page 48 of latest Driveline

https://www.ncrs.org/restorer/dl2024_6/?search=hardtop

their website wouldn't come up for me, but maybe you can call

[Terry D.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

I would call The Glassworks and ask them. They restore those hardtops and can tell you the differtence. 724-457-0680

[Kenneth B.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

Bet you can find one on the CF by posting a WTB thread.

[Mike E.]

[Richard L.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

Mike et al., You are very persuasive in dissuading me from adapting the 58-60 top so I will wait--patience is not one of my salient virtues-- and try all of the venues suggested above. I have, of course, put a WTB ad in most of the places mentioned here except for the print DRIVELINE but have met with no success other than a few impractical offers. The stumbling block seems to be fabricating a crate and/or shipping it for long distance finds--the latest was a $2,500 quote for just such a chore. So, unless a hardtop can be found within a day's drive from CO 80504 or the seller is willing to meet me half way (or thereabouts), I'm topless--LOL!--till one shows up in my neck of the woods. If you have or know of one for sale that meets the above criteria, please let me know.

[Steven B.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

Richard, try some of the Corvette sources like Terry Michaelis, Corvette Mike, David Sokolowski, etc. I have sourced many parts from businesses that sell Vettes. Good Luck!

[Gary C.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

Richard,

Once upon a time I shipped a C2 hardtop wrapped in bubble wrap visa FedEx air.

Cost was reasonable then and may not be these days.

Gary
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[Joe M.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

f20757167.jpg57 with a 62 top

[Kenneth B.]

Re: 1956-60 and 1961-62 hardtop difference

There is one on BAT now.