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General Discussion Area => Corvette Related Chat => Topic started by: mjs on November 18, 2016, 05:36:18 PM

Title: C3 (1972) t-top covers
Post by: mjs on November 18, 2016, 05:36:18 PM

Hi All,

Looking for a pair of covers for the t-tops when they're off.  The car came with the original vinyl covers but they're pretty putrid and not sure if it will totally clean, rather get a new pair. than scratch the paint.  We also want the option to carry them in the car, so I imagine something small and not bulky?

Any experience on the vinyl ones, do they scratch?  I know you can get them from places in USA that sell vette parts, but is there a better option?

cheers
Matt

Title: Re: C3 (1972) t-top covers
Post by: MY081 on November 18, 2016, 06:27:10 PM

I had a set made to measure out of flannel in RED of course they are great no scratching and fold up to fit in bin behind seat .Ray

Title: Re: C3 (1972) t-top covers
Post by: mjs on November 19, 2016, 01:29:36 PM

Thanks Ray, thats a great idea.  Did you just go to your local seamstress to do the sewing?

Title: Re: C3 (1972) t-top covers
Post by: MY081 on November 19, 2016, 02:17:12 PM

yes but it was a long time ago so can't recall who did it for me .

Title: Re: C3 (1972) t-top covers
Post by: sirfixalot on November 20, 2016, 08:39:17 AM

I had a set made out of 6mm wetsuit material years ago at Wing wetsuits Taren pt I just took down T-Top & they traced around it to make a pattern. Have been excellent, stretch & provide good protection, have velcro flap to completey enclose the top, cost was $50 per side, any colour you like

Title: Re: C3 (1972) t-top covers
Post by: Rusty nuts on November 20, 2016, 10:19:49 AM

Just to let you know that I had a pair made almost 20 years ago and they are still as good as when I got them (sure the tough exterior is a little dirty) and they were made by a club member, probably  a little dearer than cloth however the tough vinyl exterior is lined with felt . Members name is Steve Bussittal number 0414590840

Title: Re: C3 (1972) t-top covers
Post by: mjs on November 20, 2016, 03:10:53 PM

Much obliged one and all, most helpful.