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Old 05-03-2008, 01:09 PM
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Does any one offer a temporary tops so I can leave my "T" tops home and not worry about rain? AL.
Old 05-03-2008, 01:28 PM
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http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1399

I'm sure others offer a similar product.
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http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1399

I'm sure others offer a similar product.
Thanks for your follow up! I've seen these, troble with these is it uses Velco and that would interfer with reinstalling the factory tops, AL.
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I love this top, and no problems when putting the oem tops on top of the velcro.
It is also easy to take off the velcro, and put new on next time you want to use it. Velcro tape is not expensive.


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I love this top, and no problems when putting the oem tops on top of the velcro.
It is also easy to take off the velcro, and put new on next time you want to use it. Velcro tape is not expensive.


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Do you have any pictures of your set up and where the Velcro is placed? Thanks! idoxlr8v8@comcast.net AL.
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Does anyone make a well made soft top for a 68-77 Corvette coupe?
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Well I found one and when I get it I'll let you all know how well it fits. I'm disappointed in the aftermarket on this one. This is not "rocket science". The only one I saw out there was a over priced model that used Velcro!! Who in going to stick on Velcro on there stainless polished trim of the restored Corvette! AL.
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Well, I got my soft tops for my coupe and they look to be well made! There made by a company called Amtop inc out of Troy Michigan, has any heard of this company and there product line? Are there still around? These tops have the triangle female post to receive the male triangle bolt on my pillar. I suppose this was a lucky find, any input on this? Thanks! AL.
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Originally Posted by IDOXLR8
Well, I got my soft tops for my coupe and they look to be well made! There made by a company called Amtop inc out of Troy Michigan, has any heard of this company and there product line? Are there still around? These tops have the triangle female post to receive the male triangle bolt on my pillar. I suppose this was a lucky find, any input on this? Thanks! AL.
Where did you find them & will they fit a 68?
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Originally Posted by IDOXLR8
Well, I got my soft tops for my coupe and they look to be well made! There made by a company called Amtop inc out of Troy Michigan, has any heard of this company and there product line? Are there still around? These tops have the triangle female post to receive the male triangle bolt on my pillar. I suppose this was a lucky find, any input on this? Thanks! AL.
This thread is worthless witout pics Al;, you should know that by now
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This thread is worthless witout pics Al;, you should know that by now
Tim. sorry about not posting pictures (night shift thing) just woke up and the tops were here and could not wait to post what I saw. I will figure out a way to post my new tops, AL.
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Where did you find them & will they fit a 68?
Doug, looks like they will fit because of having the triangle receiver post on the top it self for the pillar stud and the nice thing about these is the plastic coated supports and post tie downs and no Velcro to stick on my stainless trim. As I told Tim I will post picture to show what I got. I still can't beleive I have not got more post on this one, AL.
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Originally Posted by IDOXLR8
Doug, looks like they will fit because of having the triangle receiver post on the top it self for the pillar stud and the nice thing about these is the plastic coated supports and post tie downs and no Velcro to stick on my stainless trim. As I told Tim I will post picture to show what I got. I still can't beleive I have not got more post on this one, AL.
Al, has been blowing up my email and PM to get me to post pics so here they be

By the way Al all you need is a free phote site like photobucket to post pics, no need to pay


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Will do Tim, Thanks!!!! AL.
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Will do Tim, Thanks!!!! AL.
No problem Daddy-O now where did you get them so I can get me a set ?
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No problem Daddy-O now where did you get them so I can get me a set ?
I found them on Ebay and paid $153.00 for them. I saw another set a week earlier go for $243.00 and were not as nice as the ones I got. I will continue a search for another set and give you a heads up . These are not easy to find and still can not understand why no one makes a well made set, there has to be a demand for these! The new ones I see use Velcro and I feel this is a cheap way of manufacturing them. Take a look on the way the Amtops company built there set, no one builds these like this any more, AL.
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I bought a set of those on eBay...bastich seller never sent them.

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I bought a set of those on eBay...bastich seller never sent them.
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I bought a set of those on eBay...bastich seller never sent them.
That seller has 100% feedback (??????)
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Doug, looks like they will fit because of having the triangle receiver post on the top it self for the pillar stud and the nice thing about these is the plastic coated supports and post tie downs and no Velcro to stick on my stainless trim. As I told Tim I will post picture to show what I got. I still can't beleive I have not got more post on this one, AL.
The Tops looks nice, I thought I just should mention som positive things about the RainCoat: You can fold it, and put them in a small flat bag. They do not take up any space when not in use.
They also have a hookup to the triangle bolt, and they also mount through the front corner holes, with a stud and a plastic tightening screw. So, they will never blow off. - o -o - o -


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