Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2022 6:25 pm
Painter sent me these photos today saying it should be done by Friday!
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Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2022 8:26 pm
A good example of how back shows small scratches.
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:24 am
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 8:17 am
I’ve never been a fan of the way hardtops look on our roadsters, especially the high-windshield ones. They usually look … out of proportion and irritatingly interrupt the nice flowing lines. That being said, Alvin’s, for some reason unbeknownst to me, appears to be the exception to the rule (at least for me). Not sure if it’s the interior/exterior colour combination, the stance, wheels, trim, depth of the paint, reflective light trickery, pixie dust … Don’t know why, but it does look fantastic with the hardtop on.
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:04 am
Lots to like about it, for sure.
Side windows not round (ala T-Bird opera windows) and not square cornered either. (like the SnugTop ones)
Sits on the cockpit surround (one of the few OEM stockers) not the rear deck.
Nice job Alvin, he did well for you.
Side windows not round (ala T-Bird opera windows) and not square cornered either. (like the SnugTop ones)
Sits on the cockpit surround (one of the few OEM stockers) not the rear deck.
Nice job Alvin, he did well for you.
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:33 pm
Yeah those 2 inches Nissan added to windscreen height since 68 really screwed up hardtop aesthetics! Even the soft tops. Mine never goes up unless it rains. Course hardtop make has much to do with it too. Looks great Alvin.
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2022 12:56 pm
Same here. No headrests also looks best for me. This top is more functional than pretty for me. Now, the factory OEM hardtops are really beautiful and that is what I will hold out for. It's my unicorn. Some day!Bwk2000 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 27, 2022 8:17 am I’ve never been a fan of the way hardtops look on our roadsters, especially the high-windshield ones. They usually look … out of proportion and irritatingly interrupt the nice flowing lines. That being said, Alvin’s, for some reason unbeknownst to me, appears to be the exception to the rule (at least for me). Not sure if it’s the interior/exterior colour combination, the stance, wheels, trim, depth of the paint, reflective light trickery, pixie dust … Don’t know why, but it does look fantastic with the hardtop on.
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:40 am
Rob sent me this photo today. I did not know re-installing rear window/weatherstrip would be so involved....
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:55 am
Do you mean reason unknown to you?Bwk2000 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 27, 2022 8:17 am I’ve never been a fan of the way hardtops look on our roadsters, especially the high-windshield ones. They usually look … out of proportion and irritatingly interrupt the nice flowing lines. That being said, Alvin’s, for some reason unbeknownst to me, appears to be the exception to the rule (at least for me). Not sure if it’s the interior/exterior colour combination, the stance, wheels, trim, depth of the paint, reflective light trickery, pixie dust … Don’t know why, but it does look fantastic with the hardtop on.
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:48 am
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 3:31 pm
The rear glass was successfully installed!
The damaged area:
The damaged area:
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:40 am
Looks great Alvin.
Installing the old style rubber window trim is becoming a dying art. There are fewer glass techs willing to learn how to do it and take the inherently higher risk of breaking a windsheild or rear glass panel. And to be fair, most of the people working for the big chains don't have much opportunity to "get gud" anymore because they roll through the shop so few and far between.
Installing the old style rubber window trim is becoming a dying art. There are fewer glass techs willing to learn how to do it and take the inherently higher risk of breaking a windsheild or rear glass panel. And to be fair, most of the people working for the big chains don't have much opportunity to "get gud" anymore because they roll through the shop so few and far between.
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:26 pm
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Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:48 pm
On your '67 body, you will use the same attachment points as your soft top frame!
For the rear, threaded adjuster is usually a spot to hang a J-bolt which then connects to a tab on your hardtop. Others have used similar attachment but with different hardware:
pS...1500 tops have a funky clamps system, not sure if it can be used with later cars
Re: Hardtop Project
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:05 pm
It doesn't use the soft top attachment points. Looks like some sort of threaded fitting behind the soft top attachment. There's a recess in the top with hole in the base the aligns with the hole in the car that might be threaded underneath.