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10-23-2023, 07:18 PM
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Wrapping up some loose ends here before MCACN and of course, creating some new ones
 I decided I'd try and make a Hardtop since I think they are just stunning in "coupe" form. So, step one was to make the primeter frame and then create the structure much like a mini-body buck. I lined the top with paper to make sure the curvature was right. Basically, a bunch of photos of one and some measurements off a real one helped. Once happy with the overall look I started forming the metal. The latching system in C2 Vette compete with guide pins too. The side windows on the real one pop out, and right now I don't know if I want to do that yet. I might wait until final assembly/ paint for that. I'm going to form the rear glass by heating acrylic to fit the shape. More on that soon! In other news, I designed a battery topper for mine to look like the original style battery. My neighbor came through again with a better than I could hoped for final product. Really cool. I think it, he makes it so! I fitted and glued all the parts together to create a vintage style battery topped. Whaddaya think? More to come.... Cheers Dave Last edited by A12pilot; 10-23-2023 at 07:37 PM. 
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10-25-2023, 05:37 AM
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Quote:
 https://www.pkwteile.de/bosch/11159213
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10-25-2023, 01:09 PM
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.... exactly why I made this cover!
  Wrapping up the Hardtop latches and waiting on the weatherstripping to arrive. More to come! Cheers Dave
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