Hardtop retainer nuts? 68-75?

[Mike E.]

Along with the "u-shaped" original brackets, I found the pictured nuts in the storage tray in the one-owner 70 convertible that I purchased recently. I know there's been several questions about the retainers. These attach to the studs on the rear bow of the hardtop that extend through the chrome rear deck escutcheons/locks. I welcome comments about their originality. Car is marlboro maroon with black vinyl hardtop (and black soft top).

[Joe L.]

Re: Hardtop retainer nuts? 68-75?

Along with the "u-shaped" original brackets, I found the pictured nuts in the storage tray in the one-owner 70 convertible that I purchased recently. I know there's been several questions about the retainers. These attach to the studs on the rear bow of the hardtop that extend through the chrome rear deck escutcheons/locks. I welcome comments about their originality. Car is marlboro maroon with black vinyl hardtop (and black soft top).

Mike-----


These are identical to the pieces originally installed on my 1969.

[Mike E.]

Re: Hardtop retainer nuts? 68-75?

Excellent!! It's fun finding original cars and pieces!

[Robert S.]

Re: Hardtop retainer nuts? 68-75?

Does the nut for the center stud, which is a smaller size, use the same style nut as that shown in your pictures?

[Joe L.]

Re: Hardtop retainer nuts? 68-75?

Does the nut for the center stud, which is a smaller size, use the same style nut as that shown in your pictures?

Robert------


That I do not know because my late 1969 was not built with the center stud.