Are painted tops available?

benspruce · 06-17-2006, 07:01 PM

I have seen a few ZR-1s for sale that only have the glass top. I really want more shade than that (like total shade). Are tops available for these cars? I assume a top for any C4 will fit a ZR-1. And I am sure that I would have to have it painted to match, but are they out there? Thanks, Jim

90 Corvette ZR-1 · 06-17-2006, 07:43 PM

what color is your car? I may have a spare painted top

dallas916 · 06-18-2006, 03:22 AM

If heat is your problem (like mine) I made a cardboard panel that is inserted into the clear top between the frame and the plexiglass. I haven't put mine back in yet, so I could probably trace a template for you.

In fact, if someone comes up with a semiflexible material that is more durable than the thin cardboard maybe we could market a few thousand of them.

zr1fred · 06-18-2006, 03:48 AM

88-96 C-4 will fit. Compare front mounting holes on front of top to new one to insure it's the right year. There is a static cling material that someone is marketing for the inside of the top to block the sun, but I don't remember who has them.

ZR1Rick · 06-18-2006, 10:24 AM

I have a friend that has a white top for sale.

dallas916 · 06-19-2006, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by zr1fred

88-96 C-4 will fit. Compare front mounting holes on front of top to new one to insure it's the right year. There is a static cling material that someone is marketing for the inside of the top to block the sun, but I don't remember who has them.

If you rub it does it make your hair stand up?

ccmano · 06-19-2006, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by zr1fred

88-96 C-4 will fit. Compare front mounting holes on front of top to new one to insure it's the right year. There is a static cling material that someone is marketing for the inside of the top to block the sun, but I don't remember who has them.

You mean like this? Just ordered one...

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1398

dallas916 · 06-20-2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ccmano

You me like this? Just ordered one...

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1398

That's a great deal if it stays up and blocks the sun. I spent far more hours than this would have cost to get the right template shape, get a decent material, cut it so it could be installed by flexing and inserting under the frame, and trying not to damage it when I R&R it.

$30 is good....very good.