Q. C3 Convertible Hardtop - 1968 vs 1974

[Paul L.]

Will a 1968 hardtop fit on a 1974? There is no middle/rear pin on the 1968 top or on the 1974 decklid.

[Mike E.]

Re: Q. C3 Convertible Hardtop - 1968 vs 1974

Yes, with no modifications.

[Paul L.]

Re: Q. C3 Convertible Hardtop - 1968 vs 1974

Yes, with no modifications.

Thanks Mike. Have you ever had or seen one shipped? I'm thinking Greyhound (distance is 275 miles). How is it crated/wrapped?

[Terry M.]

Re: Q. C3 Convertible Hardtop - 1968 vs 1974

Thanks Mike. Have you ever had or seen one shipped? I'm thinking Greyhound (distance is 275 miles). How is it crated/wrapped?

275 miles? -- Go get it with your SUV or rent one. That may not be inexpensive, but it is the most secure and less chance of damage.

[Paul L.]

Re: Q. C3 Convertible Hardtop - 1968 vs 1974

275 miles? -- Go get it with your SUV or rent one. That may not be inexpensive, but it is the most secure and less chance of damage.

That would be a very significant cost (my DD is an Impala) plus the terrible weather that can hit at this time of year. I don't need the hardtop that badly. It was to be a winter/basement restoration project that I very enjoy during the snowy months. My Haartz soft-top is like new and serves me well. The hardtop would be a nice addition but not essential.

[Paul L.]

Re: Q. C3 Convertible Hardtop - 1968 vs 1974

OK, I'll try another tack. How does the Eckler's black vinyl trim kit (#29633) fit on. Glue?

[Tory S.]

Re: Q. C3 Convertible Hardtop - 1968 vs 1974

Paul,

I shipped my HT once. Top was wrapped in soft cloth, then big bubble wrap. Put in wooded crate and shipped by truck. It went >400 miles with no problem. To get a crate made is about $100, truck freight was $150. Expensive, but the only way to ship one.

Tory
'75 conv.

[Michael D.]

Re: Q. C3 Convertible Hardtop - 1968 vs 1974

Yes, with no modifications.

Correct as far as the hardtop goes. Expect to have to make door glass adjustments to fit the new top.

[John D.]

Re: Q. C3 Convertible Hardtop - 1968 vs 1974

More trouble than it's worth...my hardtop has been on my 67 twice- once when I drove it home almost twenty years ago and one other time since....

[Paul L.]

Re: Q. C3 Convertible Hardtop - 1968 vs 1974

It seems to be in good shape but I backed off when I did the arithmetic.
-$700 for top
-crating and shipping about $300-400
-brokerage fee $100
-Canadian border taxes $100
-refurbish (black vinyl or red paint) $300-400
-miscellaneous hardware upgrades/supplies $100-200

So I was looking at $1600-2000. It would be nice to have but not at that price.

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