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  • Paul K.
    Very Frequent User
    • February 1, 2002
    • 160

    69 convertible top tension spring

    This is the frame that I repainted for my 69 vette, but i am wondering if it is from a 68 because of the tension springs.
    Does someone have a picture of a 69 conv. top frame showing the tension springs that could be posted


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    Paul Klemetson 37278
  • Henry J.
    Very Frequent User
    • November 1, 1999
    • 457

    #2
    Re: 69 convertible top tension spring

    Paul:

    I agree with you. From an inspection of my 68, I think you are dealing with a 68 tension spring and frame.

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    • Terry M.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • September 30, 1980
      • 15595

      #3
      Re: 69 convertible top tension spring

      Originally posted by Paul Klemetson (37278)
      This is the frame that I repainted for my 69 vette, but i am wondering if it is from a 68 because of the tension springs.
      Does someone have a picture of a 69 conv. top frame showing the tension springs that could be posted


      [ATTACH=CONFIG]43923[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]43924[/ATTACH]

      Paul Klemetson 37278
      Terry

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      • Terry B.
        Very Frequent User
        • August 31, 1999
        • 607

        #4
        Re: 69 convertible top tension spring

        How do you think a '68 convertible top and tension spring would be different from a '69?

        Terry
        Terry Buchanan

        Webmaster / Secretary - Heart of Ohio Chapter www.ncrs.org/hoo

        Corvettes Owned:
        1977 Coupe
        1968 Convertible 427/390 (L-36) Chapter Top Flight 2007, Regional Top Flight 2010, National Top Flight 2011
        2003 Electron Blue Coupe
        2019 Torch Red Grand Sport Coupe

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        • Paul K.
          Very Frequent User
          • February 1, 2002
          • 160

          #5
          Re: 69 convertible top tension spring

          This 69 vette was built April 2nd 69, from NCRS delivery data, it was delivered to Washington DC, this car was drilled for a hardtop, 427/390 air car with matching numbers. This is all i know.

          Paul klemetson

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          • Henry J.
            Very Frequent User
            • November 1, 1999
            • 457

            #6
            Re: 69 convertible top tension spring

            Terry Buchanan:

            On my 68 (and others that I have inspected), the attachment point for the spring end of the tension cable is rearward of that for later cars, making the cable/spring assembly shorter on 68's.

            The various parts vendors offer 68 and 69-75 cable kits.

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            • Terry M.
              Beyond Control Poster
              • September 30, 1980
              • 15595

              #7
              Re: 69 convertible top tension spring

              Originally posted by Paul Klemetson (37278)
              This 69 vette was built April 2nd 69, from NCRS delivery data, it was delivered to Washington DC, this car was drilled for a hardtop, 427/390 air car with matching numbers. This is all i know.

              Paul klemetson
              OK, Paul. The 1968-69 Exterior folks will have to look at some other 1969s to see where this fits in the larger picture. Thanks for your help.
              Terry

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