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corvette hardtops Conv. top pg 2.-1956-62 HardTops pg 3 convertible top frame 63-67 ConvertibleTop corvette T-Tops

 

 

Don't Drive Topless:  

sale:  1963-67 ORIGINAL TOP FRAME-cleaned painted ready to use with front pins and rear pins installed.  , NEW VINYL TOP KIT- is included , 
 but of course "not installed" let your local trim shop install it to best fit your car. 
 (choice of ,,white, or black or tan,) + RUBBER weather strip kit --New latches optional (extra cost $)  =   $2,575  KIT;
reflects price increase due to limited number of frames,    
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sale:::   1968-75  series  =   SAME kit as above    $2,175 ;  
  
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Crane Manufacturing   

see photos below: 

  • 1956-62 Corvette tops :  LITTLE KNOWN FACT!!! 

  • THESE CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAMES PICTURED BELOW ARE 

  • "CRANE MANUFACTURED"

  •  & ASSEMBLED TO THE ORIGINAL FACTORY  G.M.  

  • O.E.M SUPPLIERS DRAWINGS FROM 1956-1962!!!   

  • BASIC (FRAME ONLY)  KIT IS $2,095.00  (SEE OPTIONS BELOW)

  • REALLY,,,,, THAT'S WHY THEY ARE SO EXACT  in all details  !!  

  • Contacts:  Postal/shipping   address:      

        Crane Corvettes,   4687 Chateau Place 

      San Diego,  Ca.   92117

    Contacts:      858-864-2883       FAX: 858-514-8398

    USED/vintage PARTS :  858-864-2883     

     

  • STATS:  about 65% of 1956-62 vettes  (90 % of california delivered.Corvettes)   came with the hardtop only!! 

  •   conversion kits available to make yours a 2-top Corvette.      NEW

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  • NEW

Key Benefits     

Restoring a  convertible top frame ass'y can - (is) an expensive

matter replacing over 20 rivets/ +bushings and rusty bows-- to make them tight again etc. tach strips

/ rust/ sand blasting  .  So. we have new frames 1956-62 years  available made  to factory 

 OEM- chevy - Blueprints  that are priced below what a recondtioned one would cost  to restore !


click phoho - NEW AND USED CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAMES

 
    "New" CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAMES:1956-60  & 1961-62 NEW 
WITH RUBBER+ rubber  steel retainers
  7 pieces,    +REAR trapeze  SWING LATCHES that mount on the rear bow  & 
FASTENERS kit:  SALE:   $2,245.00   total  .    add other parts  are  extra $
 
 
Note:  all NEW VINYL TOP KITs 1956-75 - (includes pads & straps is - on sale $249 ,  
 but of course "not installed" let your local trim shop install   it to best fit your car. 
 
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  +      CONVERSION KITS AVAILABLE FOR Factory Born HARDTOP ONLY CARS.
CALL FOR PARTS NEEDS TO COMPLETE YOURS.
check your vette and be specific.  call..800-597-4132. 
 
NOTE:  Add the convertible top assembly to your hardtop only car.
  IF YOU NEED:
"EVERYTHING  to convert" a factory hardtop only car  into a 2-top 
Convertible Corvette 
  IT WILL RUN     $3,590.00  FOR ALL LATCHES:  Front and Rear Latches,,  ===== pictured below =clik photo to enlarge.
6/piece mounting plate  set. and the vinyl top, pads and straps- 
 including all fasteners/Bolts/ parts  and exploded views and drawing of the assembly.
 
 for a "Factory Born"hardtop only car"  to convert to  a 2 top corvette for 1956-62 type.
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note: front latches with adjuster  plates  are now $275 set. separately ,
 MOUNT  PLATES= $530 6/piece set.
click photo 

Note:  All bare frames  are fully assembled:    :  ready for installation of hardware,  latches, weather stripping and vinyl top.  

click: hardtops here        page:2  

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Contacts:  Postal/shipping   address:      

    Crane Corvettes,   4687 Chateau Place 

  San Diego,  Ca.   92117

Contacts:      858-864-2883       FAX: 858-514-8398

USED/vintage PARTS :  858-864-2883     

12  60    Convertible Top Assembly  Complete Soft Top Frame Assembly ND  541055  CALL..   Each
 9  56-62   Convertible Top Bow  #1 Bow no Discount Item  541101  144.65   Each
 9  56-62   Convertible Top Bow  #2 Bow no Discount Item  541102  144.65   Each
 9  56-62   Convertible Top Bow  #3 Bow no Discount Item  541103  144.65   Each
 7  56-62   Convertible Top Bow  #4 Bow no Discount Item  541104  212.65   Each
 5  59-62   Convertible Top Bracket  Header to front Arm  541015  40.75   Each
 6  56-62   Convertible Top Bracket Plate  Support  541125  250.00   Pair
 12  56-60   Convertible Top Frame     541045  1990.00   Each
 2  56-62   Convertible Top Frame Bolt Set  to Bracket 32 pcs  541118  5.70   Set
 9  56-62   Convertible Top Front Bow  front Bow no Discount Item  541100 390.00  Each
 
   CRANE   CORVETTE   (800) 597-4132  
Product
Class
Year Description Comments Part No Price Pkg More
Info
Buy
Qty.
Buy
Item
 4  56-60   Convertible Top Latch  rear Soft Top SWING Latch on Top  541145  100.00   PAIR.    
 6  56-62   Convertible Top Latch  front Soft Top Latch Short Handle-kit pair  541018  250

.00 

 Pair    
 3  56-62   Convertible Top Latch  front Soft Top Latch w/ Short Handle LF  541134L  120   Each  
 3  56-62   Convertible Top Latch  front Soft Top Latch w/ Short Handle RT  541134R  120   Each  
 2  57-62   Convertible Top Latch  RT rear Soft Top Latch on Deck Lid 57 La  541141  130.00   Each  
 2  57-62   Convertible Top Latch  LEFF rear Soft Top Latch on Deck Lid 57 La  541141  130.00   Each  
 3  56-62   Convertible Top Latch Plate  front Soft Top Latch Adjuster Plate  541136 45.00  Pair  
 2  56-62   Convertible Top Mount Bolt Set  Brackets to Bulkhead 36 pcs  541027  10.30   Set  
 5  56-60   Convertible Top Mount Bracket  outer  541127  125   Pair    
 6  56-62   Convertible Top Mount Bracket  inner  541126 125   Pair    PIC
 3  56-62   Convertible Top Pivot Screw  Frame side Rail  541115  3.20   Each    
 6  56-60   Convertible Top Rear Bow  Correct Steel Reproduction  541106  325  Each  Info  
 1  56-62   Convertible Top Window Protector  Felt Black on Fuel Tank Cover  541156  26.55   Each  
 2  56-62   Deck Lid Hinge Shift  6 pcs set  541175  11.10   Set    
 2  56-62   Deck Lid Hinge Shift  6 pcs set  541175  11.10   Set    
 2  56-62   Deck Lid Latch  female on Body Anti Rattle Spring  541001  5.45   Each  
 2  56-62   Deck Lid Latch  female on Body Anti Rattle Spring  541001  5.45   Each  
 9  58-62   Deck Lid Latch  female Assembly no Discount Item  541011  130   Each    
 9  58-62   Deck Lid Latch  female Assembly no Discounted  541011  130   Each  
 2  58-62   Deck Lid Latch Screw Set  on Lid 3 pcs  541171 6.00   Set    
INSTALLATION OF "NEW CRANE COMPONENTS"   all photos 
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