I have a 1974 corvette convertible that needs the top replaced. i have seen some aftermarket tops that looked horrible on cars. do you think it is a good idea to spend the extra money and buy an o.e.m. top?

I have a 1991 convertible Vette and I had a simular problem. The top would release from the deck, but only the driver's side latch would release on the deck lid. What I discovered is a small bracket that is held on by a retaining washer clip and the clip had come off. Went to the hardware store and bought a new one for $ .50 and remounted the bracket. The manual release for the deck is located behind each seat, pull towards the center of the car.

clean out the evap core the car sitts around too much

Try a "junk yard" or corvette collectors group... or check ebay, .. I would think someone would make an aftermarket clip??..
Check out ALL these links...
2007 corvette trunk partition has two clips Google Search

purge valve happens, but it's more on the rare side. The most common you have already fixed. I've seen the cross pipe between the two fuel tanks leak and also the lines on top of either tank and the evap line going from the tank to the engine. Also you should check the vent valve (the more I think about it the more I'd lean tword a vent valve). Now to get to that the car needs to be up in the air. You cannot get to it unless you get it up or you are really really skiny.
Good luck

I think you can ask this guy for the pdf file for your car, seems like he has everything
http://stores.ebay.com/Fancy-Motorcars?_rdc=1
let me know if you got it

This is a common problem with many cars. It is delamination. If the window is loose in spots, it can often be repaired with urethane adhesive like glass shops use for windshields. If the glass is more than 30% delaminated, chances of fixing it are slim. With the glass all the way out, you need a new top. Karl at topgunwon.com

go down to the public library look for corvette chilton manual copy the pages you need and you have your wiring diagram for free.

Body & Frame Hardware Parts (corvettemods.com)

not that there would be many but a junk/recycling/wrecking yard... or http://www.ecklers.com/search_tips.asp or

http://www.jcwhitney.com/Auto-Parts/10101.jcw

robert

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Unfortunately, this is not something you can fix yourself. You will need to take the car to either the dealer or a shop which specializes in fixing convertible tops, headliners, etc (commonly called an automotive trim shop) Most used car dealers have a trim shop that they can recommend.

Charlie