1970 Original Convertible Top Color?

[Robert B.]

I own a 1970 convertible that was built in July 70. I have the original copy of the build sheet that came with the car, and on the build sheet my top color was as listed below:

03C05AB Convertible Top/Beige

Does anyone know about the Beige color top on 1970 Corvettes. Also, does anyone know if there is a top company that I can get a sample of the beige color material. Some companies that make the repos of the tops say that a biege color was NOT offered in 1970 just black or white. Can anyone shed some light on this matter? Thanks

Bob

[Chuck S.]

Re: 1970 Original Convertible Top Color?

I own a 1970 convertible that was built in July 70. I have the original copy of the build sheet that came with the car, and on the build sheet my top color was as listed below:

03C05AB Convertible Top/Beige

Does anyone know about the Beige color top on 1970 Corvettes. Also, does anyone know if there is a top company that I can get a sample of the beige color material. Some companies that make the repos of the tops say that a biege color was NOT offered in 1970 just black or white. Can anyone shed some light on this matter? Thanks

Bob

Antonick's Black Book and 70-72 TIM&JG say different. See the first sentence on TIM&JG Page 48. They call it tan, but you know what they mean.

That means you can take your car for judging without having to bring along a copy of the build sheet to confirm a non-standard top color was used.

[Robert B.]

Re: 1970 Original Convertible Top Color?

Good Day
Chuck I now have a Black Book and see that in fact they did offer a Beige top. As I'm new to this restoration process I don't know what 70-72 TIM&JG is can you tell me what that means? If it means to type TIM&JG into search box for tech boards I did that and it came up with 7 replies, but none from TIM&JG. Thanks again for your help.

Bob

Antonick's Black Book and 70-72 TIM&JG say different. See the first sentence on TIM&JG Page 48. They call it tan, but you know what they mean.

That means you can take your car for judging without having to bring along a copy of the build sheet to confirm a non-standard top color was used.

[Warren F.]

Re: 1970 Original Convertible Top Color?

Robert,

That acronym stands for Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide. An NCRS publication that you can buy from the National club thru the store on this website or thru the Driveline bi-monthly publication.

[Greg F.]

Re: 1970 Original Convertible Top Color?

Antonick's Black Book and 70-72 TIM&JG say different. See the first sentence on TIM&JG Page 48. They call it tan, but you know what they mean.

That means you can take your car for judging without having to bring along a copy of the build sheet to confirm a non-standard top color was used.

What about 71??? I have both these books and Chuck is correct. The Black Book has "Bg" listed under TOPS for 1970. For 1971, it only shows White or Black.

I have a 71, Brands Hatch Green with Dark Saddle (vinyl). This combination is not listed together but I know of others and I know the Color Production list is 499 short of overal production numbers. So my combination may have been ordered. Could a Beige top been ordered for 1971 as well? My car has a Beige top but I just thought it had to be white or black, so I figured I was going to have to change it someday.

Thanks,
Greg

[Bill C.]

Re: 1970 Original Convertible Top Color?

Robert: The NCRS Pocket Spec Guide states, "convt top colors black, white or beige 1968-70 and black or white 1971-72" and you can hang your hat on that as being gospel. If you contact Al Knoch @ 1-800-880-8080 and request a sample in Beige color, they will be happy to comply. Al Knoch tops are the closest to the judging standard and they are the ones that date the tops as original (added cost). Good LucK and enjoy, Bill #20328

[Kenneth B.]

Re: 1970 Original Convertible Top Color?

I own a 1970 convertible that was built in July 70. I have the original copy of the build sheet that came with the car, and on the build sheet my top color was as listed below:

03C05AB Convertible Top/Beige

Does anyone know about the Beige color top on 1970 Corvettes. Also, does anyone know if there is a top company that I can get a sample of the beige color material. Some companies that make the repos of the tops say that a biege color was NOT offered in 1970 just black or white. Can anyone shed some light on this matter? Thanks

Bob

My 70 454 has a original tan top. It's a bronze conv.
KEN

[Chuck S.]

Re: 1970 Original Convertible Top Color?

What about 71??? I have both these books and Chuck is correct. The Black Book has "Bg" listed under TOPS for 1970. For 1971, it only shows White or Black.

I have a 71, Brands Hatch Green with Dark Saddle (vinyl). This combination is not listed together but I know of others and I know the Color Production list is 499 short of overal production numbers. So my combination may have been ordered. Could a Beige top been ordered for 1971 as well?...

No doubt a tan or beige top would be a nice combination with the BHG and dark saddle interior, but if the books say no beige top was offered, then you can pretty well take that to the bank. (I initially thought the TIM&JG was saying beige was offered all years 70-72, but with other info posted, it's clear that the judges have to know which colors are used, and which are not, on which years.)

The only possible long shot would be if it was a "brass hat" car for someone high enough at GM to get a special top color. If you do the research and produce documentation that the missing 499 cars were produced with beige tops, that might fly at judging, but I want in on the action if anyone bets you'll find the info.

You can change it to a beige top to suit your preference, but you will have the opposite situation of Robert in judging...you would HAVE to produce an original build sheet, or some other document indicating the car was originally built with a tan top or take the judging penalty.

You should also take into consideration the impact of the color choice on future value. You may never plan to sell the car, but if you do sell, you will need a buyer that also likes the combination, and has no interest in judging. Otherwise, your potential market will be narrowed and/or the effect may be slightly reduced price (about the amount of a top replacement). JMHO.