Low WS hardtop thru smoothline

[pebbles]

Even factory hard tops came in different shapes.

Richard, werent there a pair of those thumbscrew type clamps with the maroon hardtop from the 66?

[Jujuman]

Here are photos of the original low windshield hard top clamps:







Michael

i surmise the clamps hold the bottom and the bolts screw through the holes in the windshield tabs?

[richard]

Even factory hard tops came in different shapes.

Richard, werent there a pair of those thumbscrew type clamps with the maroon hardtop from the 66?

No, I have 4 NOS and now have them reproduced. Same for the center rear clamp.

I have 6 different hard tops, 2 low factory, 1 low parrish, 1 Alvin style , 1 low Snug top, 1 high aftermarket.

[Curtis]

Even factory hard tops came in different shapes.

Richard, werent there a pair of those thumbscrew type clamps with the maroon hardtop from the 66?

No, I have 4 NOS and now have them reproduced. Same for the center rear clamp.

I have 6 different hard tops, 2 low factory, 1 low parrish, 1 Alvin style , 1 low Snug top, 1 high aftermarket.

Perhaps you post up a gallery of them all.

[Bob2]

Good side profile shot of a factory hard top from Solvang:



Michael

I have the same hard top as pictured here. It too came from a 1500. I have been saving it for later use, but willing to part with it or loan it for copying (if I could get a good copy). It needs work and is missing the rear glass. Attached is a picture of it setting on #33. Thought about selling years ago, but I hate boxing and shipping.

Bob

[jacksonfdny]

Do the 1500 tops mate up to the 67 cars ?

[spriso]

Looks like a perfect pattern to make sure you get the profile right!

Michael

[Gregs672000]

Bob2, for some reason I keep wanting to review all the messages that have your avatar... just can't figure out why... maybe I'm attracted to black cars, or something...

[andyroo]

If Smoothline is taking suggestions, they ought to change the forward mounting latches on the tops they sell now for high windshield cars. The j hook latches they come with are crap.

[jacksonfdny]

I Can make sure your suggestion is passed on to SL

[jacksonfdny]

Smoothline's new web site is up and running and they mention the New LW Facory Hardtop is coming soon. Maybe our project can start to move a little faster now that Jack finally has finished the Web Site . SL has a new Free Hardtop Program listed on there site . Check it out http://www.smoothline.com/

[Alvin]

It says a new High Windshield top starts at $1299.00

Without what SL calls "options" like paint and chrome trim, can you give us an estimate of what a low windshield top will cost?

If it comes out to be $1800+ then why not just get one from Japan, YAJ, etc?

[dbrick]

Bob2, for some reason I keep wanting to review all the messages that have your avatar... just can't figure out why... maybe I'm attracted to black cars, or something...

Can't comment, Sworn to secrecy.

[andyroo]

It says a new High Windshield top starts at $1299.00

Without what SL calls "options" like paint and chrome trim, can you give us an estimate of what a low windshield top will cost?

If it comes out to be $1800+ then why not just get one from Japan, YAJ, etc?

My high windshield top came out to $1509 with shipping 1 state away and forum discount. I didn't get any options (didn't feel the need to).

[Linda]

Nice website which explains their products and options very well.
Thanks Jackson for your work on this project.
Linda