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Measurements for vinyl top stud/hole trim locations?

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by tubecatgs, Feb 15, 2024.

  1. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    I will get some hate for this I'm sure.. haha... but I always preferred a vynil top and going to install one on my non-original 70 GS 350 project.
    Does anyone have measurements of where the studs and holes would be?

    Or measurements of how far the top is from the rear window and front of trunk etc.

    I do have an extra set of corners I will cut off the studs to sacrifice for a mock up.

    Any pictures would help as well.

    Thanks
     
  2. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    I can try to get measurements tomorrow as I removed my green vinyl top in preparation on the 1/4 replacements. 20240215_181707.jpg
     
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  3. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    That would be great, thanks
     
  4. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    All the studs for the trunk filler measure the same from the window ledge. 20240216_111216.jpg
     
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  5. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    It's easier to show the tape measurements of the pins and holes than explain it. 20240216_112014.jpg 20240216_112020.jpg 20240216_112025.jpg 20240216_112029.jpg 20240216_112033.jpg 20240216_112038.jpg 20240216_112054.jpg
     
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  6. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

  7. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Can also just use your moldings as the guide...the corner pieces will determine location of everything
     
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  8. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Proper location of the two stud holes for them will be needed tho
     
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  9. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

  10. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    Yeah, makes sense . but nice have some measurements as well to make sure I was close to where they should be.... haha.
     
  11. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    If you don't have the pins for the plastic clips,I bought some of the drill and screw pins for my white car and they were cheap as well as easy to install.
     
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  12. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    Which side looks more correct? I assume the first pic (passenger side). Trying to mock up the trim location and it's a little bent and each side seems to want to fall into a slighlty different place. Can't seem to find any zoomed in pics on line. Thanks
     

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  13. LSMS

    LSMS Lone Star Motorsports

    Here is a photo of one of my cars. The resolution isn't the best, but it gives an idea of the correct location.

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  14. tubecatgs

    tubecatgs Finally a 4 speed......

    Awesome, thanks! Nice car and this helps a ton.
     
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