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.
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.
Thanks.
I’ve been to the museum there in Hersey. Maybe some day I can visit during the antique automobile show.
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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I consider dying the top, but have never done that so I am not sure what is involved. But I'll do some research.
Try here: https://www.topsonline.com/model/Convertible_Tops_And_Accessories/Chevrolet/1986_thru_1993_Chevrolet_Corvette_(C4).html
CorvEddie
Thanks. I have researched Tops Online before. They have all the colors except the the dark ruby for 1993.
The Bordeaux isn't close enough? Request a color swatch to compare.
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.
Good luck on your quest.
Thanks.