1961 Corvette Soft Top Installation

SECTION 1 BODY
INDEX
Page	Page
General Description	1-2	Underbody Rocker Molding, Body Sill -
Service Operations	1-2	- Molding and Sill Plate	1-20
Cleaning Soft Trim	1-2	Rear End	1-20
Front End	1-4	Folding Top Compartment Lid and Deck Lid -
Windshield	1-4	- Adjustments	1-20
Removal	1-4	Deck Lid	1-20
Disassembly	1-4	Removal	1-21
Assembly	1-4	Installation	1-21
Installation	1-5	Deck Lid Trim	1-21
Instrument Panel 1958 - 1962	1-6	Lock Assembly 1961 - 1962 Models	1-21
1954 - 1957 Radio Speaker Grill	1-7	Removal	1-21
Assist Rail	1-7	Installation	1-22
Instrument Panel Cove Trim Plate	1-8	Lock Assembly 1953 - 1960 Models	1-22
Instrument Panel Tray	1-8	Division Panel	1-22
Cowl Trim Panel	1-8	Hinge Assembly	1-22
Rear View Mirror	1-8	Removal	1-22
Body Heating and Ventilation	1-9	Repairs	1-23
Cowl Ventilator	1-9	Installation	1-23
Heater and Controls	1-10	Folding Top Compartment Lid	1-23
Description	1-10	Removal	1-23
Service Diagnosis	1-11	Installation	1-23
Service Operations	1-11	Folding Top Compartment Lid Lock	1-24
Doors	1-13	Adjustment	1-24
Adjustments	1-13	Removal	1-24
Lock Striker	1-13	Installation	1-24
Door Window and Post	1-14	Hinge - Top Compartment Lid	1-24
Door Hinges	1-15	Seats	1-24
Weatherstrip, Arm Rest and Trim Panel	1-16	Seat Separator	1-24
Window Assembly	1-16	Removal	1-24
Removal	1-16	Disassembly	1-24
Installation	1-16	Installation	1-24
Rear Glass Run Channel	1-17	Folding Top	1-25
Forward Post Assembly and Sash Channel	Operation - 1956 - 1962 Models	1-25
- Guide	1-17	Operation - 1953 - 1955 Models	1-26
Window Regulator - Manual	1-17	Adjustments	1-29
Removal	1-17	Care of Folding Top	1-30
Installation	1-17	Folding Top Linkage	1-30
Window Regulator - Power	1-18	Removal	1-31
Door Lock	1-18	Disassembly and Assembly	1-31
Removal	1-18	Installation	1-31
Installation	1-18	Folding Top Trim	1-31
Door Lock	1-18	Sealing	1-31
Removal	1-18	General Construction	1-33
Installation	1-18	Hydraulic - Electric System	1-36
Door Outer Handle	1-18	Electrical System	1-36
Removal	1-18	Sequence of Operation	1-36
Installation	1-18	Trouble Diagnosis	1-36
Door Lock Cylinder	1-19	Filling Hydraulic System	1-38
Removal	1-19	Hydraulic Pump	1-39
Installation	1-19	Removal	1-39
Door Hinges	1-19	Installation	1-39
Removal	1-19	Hydraulic Top Cylinders	1-39
Repair	1-19	Removal	1-39
Installation	1-19	Installation	1-39
1953 - 1955 Hinge Assembly	1-20
Rear Quarter	1-20
Gas Filler Door	1-20

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On the 1953-1959 installation: First if your car is a 1953-1957 you will think the end is way longer then it needs to be. However, it is designed this way so that it will fit both 1953-1957 and 1958-1959. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.Immaculate condition.V-8 283CI.Numbers matching.3 Speed Manual.Custom Blue with White Cones.Jewel Blue Interior.Comes with painted hardtop and white soft top.Beautiful paint. Convertible Top Guys' 'How To Remove and Install Classic Two-Part Tops.' This 40-page, extensively illustrated how-to manual walks you through removing and installing a two-part convertible top. The manual applies to almost all American convertibles made before the year 2004, and some foreign cars, too, like Celicas and Saabs.

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Pinpoint Vinyl

SKU:	2053W
Description:	Pinpoint Vinyl Pinpoint vinyl is also known as 'single texture'. The outside is a pinpoint vinyl and the underside is cloth. This convertible top has an excellent cost/performance benefit. Weatherability is excellent and highly durable.
Regular Price: $419.00 On Sale For: $299.00

Stayfast Canvas

SKU:	2053W
Description:	Stayfast Canvas Stayfast canvas is a three-ply composite. It is a tightly woven cloth canvas. The yarn is solution dyed before it is woven so the color is uniform throughout. Most convertibles that came with a cloth top were originally Stayfast canvas. Stayfast is more expensive than the vinyl options. This convertible top is a superior product with excellent wrinkle and U.V. resistance. Weatherability is superior and excellent durability and low temperature flexibility.
Regular Price: $799.00 On Sale For: $499.00

Pads

SKU:	2053WPAD851
Description:	Original style pads 4-piece set - pads and quarter pads.
Regular Price: $339.00 On Sale For: $229.00

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However, installation for about 85% of our replacement convertible tops requires a heavy-duty stapler, and solvent base high-heat-resistant contact cement. As well as the usual tools you would use for any car repair job, such as a set of screwdrivers and wrenches.