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Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (5/15)
 9/2/23 8:08am
sbarber
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HENDERSONVILLE, TN - USA

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1993 Corvette 40th Anniversary Roadster


Joined: 8/30/2023
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Thanks. There are some quality tops available but not in the correct color. There must not be enough of the 40th anniversary convertibles left to make it worth the manufacturer to contimue making the color.

I may just have the upholsterer to remove my top and restitch it, then re-install. Ragg Top makes a color restorer which I have used before.

I would appreciate knowing if you find an original top.

Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (6/15)
 9/2/23 9:20pm
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I sure will sbarber.   I live in PA and I did not go to Carlisle Corvette show this year but I do go to the Hershey PA antique auto show that is the first week of October.   I will keep my eyes open.  

Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (7/15)
 9/3/23 5:17am
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HENDERSONVILLE, TN - USA

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1993 Corvette 40th Anniversary Roadster


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Thanks.

I’ve been to the museum there in Hersey. Maybe some day I can visit during the antique automobile show.

Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (8/15)
 9/6/23 9:29am
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93 Polo Green Convertible with Bilstein Shocks, Autopower RollBar, Simpson 5 point harness, Grand Sport wheels, bald tires and dirty air filter! 2003 Anniversary Red 50th Anniversary Convertible


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I think you're going to have to do some detective work.  Be on the lookout for other brands of vehicles that have the same (or close enough) color top.  For instance, I've seen some Mercedes with a Navy Blue top that I've never seen on US brands.  Make a note of the make, model and approx year of the car you spot. Contact the convertible top manufacturers and ask them the cost to do a one-off in that color.  

As a last resort, get some fabric samples from the manufacturers in light colors and experiment with dyeing them.  (Don't laugh- it works!).  I feel your pain, because I traded my C4 vert for a 2003 Anniversary Edition vert that has a one-year-only shale color  top.  When I go to replace my top, I'm going for black.  Not authentic, but I like the looks.  

Good luck with your project.



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Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (9/15)
 9/6/23 11:01am
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HENDERSONVILLE, TN - USA

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1993 Corvette 40th Anniversary Roadster


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I consider dying the top, but have never done that so I am not sure what is involved. But I'll do some research.

Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (10/15)
 9/20/23 7:33pm
Corveddie
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Beacon, NY - USA

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1994 convertible, arctic white, black top and interior. LT1 auto.


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Try here:  https://www.topsonline.com/model/Convertible_Tops_And_Accessories/Chevrolet/1986_thru_1993_Chevrolet_Corvette_(C4).html

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Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (11/15)
 9/21/23 4:56am
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HENDERSONVILLE, TN - USA

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1993 Corvette 40th Anniversary Roadster


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Thanks. I have researched Tops Online before. They have all the colors except the the dark ruby for 1993.

Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (12/15)
 9/21/23 9:42pm
Corveddie
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1994 convertible, arctic white, black top and interior. LT1 auto.


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The Bordeaux isn't close enough?  Request a color swatch to compare.

Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (13/15)
 9/22/23 4:35am
sbarber
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HENDERSONVILLE, TN - USA

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1993 Corvette 40th Anniversary Roadster


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I did get a couple swatches; the burgundy and bordeaux. The bordeaux is more red than ruby and the burdundy is closer but not as dark as the ruby.

Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (14/15)
 10/4/23 9:49am
Corveddie
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Beacon, NY - USA

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1994 convertible, arctic white, black top and interior. LT1 auto.


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Good luck on your quest.

Re: 40th Anniversary Convertible Top (15/15)
 10/4/23 6:32pm
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HENDERSONVILLE, TN - USA

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1993 Corvette 40th Anniversary Roadster


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Thanks.

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