1967 Convertible Top Pictures

[Kirk M.]

I have ordered everything from AL Knoch to replace my 1967 convertible top. Ordered the Kennedy pattern.

1. What I need now are a set of pictures showing close-ups of the front upper windshield corners and how the trim edge was folded under. I remember seeing these and swear that I copied them to my computer, but I cannot find them. I need them to show the installer how I want mine done.

2. Is there anything else I should get pics of to show the installer how an original 1967 corvette top should look?

Thanks.

Kirk

[John H.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

1. What I need now are a set of pictures showing close-ups of the front upper windshield corners and how the trim edge was folded under. I remember seeing these and swear that I copied them to my computer, but I cannot find them. I need them to show the installer how I want mine done.

Kirk -

I think the photo below may be what you're looking for; I saved it some time ago for reference.

[Kirk M.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Thanks John, it is. Do you happen to have any idea what the edge of that front windlace (I think that is what it is called) looks like under the corner? In other words how they tuck the free end in? Thnaks.

Kirk

[William C.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Pictures attached, 1 owner bowtie '67 email me if you want larger files, or other details, I used my allowed limit of files here.

[Kirk M.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Does anyone have a measurement on the correct length of the tack strip across the back of the top? I ordered the "original" from Al and am just wondering if I use the entire length. Anyone with an original 67 top that can measure and check for me? Thanks.

kirk

[Mike M.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Kirk
Bill's pics pretty well say it all. However, to clarify a few points...
The production front windlace foam was 3/8" diameter, not 1/2" as is supplied in most kits.
The front reveal of the windlace was flush to the front of the top, not projecting beyond it.
The material for both front and "Middle" windlaces is the "Madrid" leather grain vinyl, not the top weave material.
The length from the seam down to the tip of the arrowhead is approximately 5 to 5-1/2". Best to position this into the existing hole in the frame left by the original top. Most replcements fall obviously short.
Regarding the lengths of the windlace material, most kit material is provided too short and the person installing the top will have to make their own.
And, yes, the ends simply roll inward and tuck upward under the top.
All of these details and more with pics are covered in the newly revised '66 JG.
HaND

[Wayne W.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Kirk
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And, yes, the ends simply roll inward and tuck upward under the top.

HaND

I agree with most, but the front bead is actually turned in and sewn on the end to form the bend, not folded.

You will also note that there are no staples showing. The staples are under the flap and the material covers them and is tucked under the weatherstrip.

[Douglas L.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Mike,

I see the arrowhead with a flange and without a flange. Were both styles used?

[Wayne W.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

....Yes....

[Gerard F.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Kirk -

I think the photo below may be what you're looking for; I saved it some time ago for reference.

Here's a few more of that same car, maybe a little larger size than John's photo:




This was a bowtie car from the 2007 Boston National, a 14,000 mile 67. Story was that the car had never been driven with the soft top up when it went into storage in 1969. Was driven only with the hardtop.

There is a Restorer story on this top, and my attempt, in the Winter 2007-2008 issue, Vol 34 No 3.

There is a little notch in the top frame header where the front windlace tucks under. I've heard (but haven't tried it) that it would be worth it to taper the foam bead in the windlace where it tucks in under to give you a smooth curve, or maybe sew it tighter.

[Kirk M.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Is there a place that I could purchase Madrid leather grain vinyl, so that my installer could recreate the proper pieces?

By the middle "windlace" do you mean the roll across the top just before the window that has the arrowhead tips on it? Just want to make sure that you are saying this should be out of a material that is different than the actual top.


Kirk

[William C.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Yes, the piece that goes across the top should have a grain embossed into it, similar to the welting around the bottom edge of the top. Email me if you need pictures of these (hi rez closeups)

[Kirk M.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Also, is there a place to purchase the 3/8" foam roll for the front windlace?

What is the diameter of the rear windlace?

Thanks.

Kirk

[Wayne W.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Also, is there a place to purchase the 3/8" foam roll for the front windlace?

What is the diameter of the rear windlace?

Thanks.

Kirk

Yes, your local hardware store has it in the door seal area. That is exactly what the original was. It has the tube and a mesh webbing.

[Jack H.]

Re: 1967 Convertible Top Pictures

Yep, that looks right! We often see soft tops with the front weatherstrip ends simply protruding/dangling...

The bend and tuck under is actually called for/shown in the AIM. For a '67 see UPC 1, Sheet F15.

Jerry mentioned 'cutting' into the foam to make the outer corner bends happen. You don't need to do that...

Just take a pie shaped cut out of the 'overhang' material on the back of the weatherstrip assy. That allows the foam to make a nice/neat curve around the outside corners. Then affix the rear stay tab as Detail A on the referenced AIM drawing indicates. You'll be good to go!