Stowing my T-Tops?

[72Blazerod]

The 1972 Corvette that I recently bought does not have a t-top bag to put my roofs into but it does have the luggage rack on the rear deck lid. I have seen people put the roofs out back there, how do I do it? Up to this point, when I go topless I just leave my roofs at home which is not very practical. Also from '68-'72 the rear window pops out as well as the t-roofs coming off; what can I do with the window? Can you buy a t-roof bag for the roofs and the window? If so, who makes them and where do I get one?

Thanks,

Rod

 

[FmrMarauder]

The 1972 Corvette that I recently bought does not have a t-top bag to put my roofs into but it does have the luggage rack on the rear deck lid. I have seen people put the roofs out back there, how do I do it? Up to this point, when I go topless I just leave my roofs at home which is not very practical. Also from '68-'72 the rear window pops out as well as the t-roofs coming off; what can I do with the window? Can you buy a t-roof bag for the roofs and the window? If so, who makes them and where do I get one?

Thanks,

Rod

Rod,

Haven't seen 'em or used 'em, but Eckler's catalog lists "Factory Style Roof Panel Bags" and "T-Top Suitcases" on page 68 of their catalog (www.ecklers.com). They mention "roof panel holders" on page 74 luggage rack section, but it's just a mention, they're not listed as an orderable item. Hope this helps.

Jim

 

[76okievette]

Rod, I just put mine in back, but I do have a bag, at first I just wrapped them in towels and stowed them behind the seats. Try this site, these guys have the straps to put them on the luggage rack. http://vette.dreamteamtech.com/Good Luck Pc
GO SOONERS

 

[Trixie]

You can try Mid America too. That is where I got my roof suitcase.

 

[BeaterShark]

76okievette has the answer as to how the t-tops are stored on the luggage rack.

The rear window has a compartment under the rear deck. There should be a handle just below where the window goes. You pull on it and a panel should drop. The panel has some clips to hold the window and then is raised out of the way.

 

[BeaterShark]

I just found this reproduction T-Top luggage rack bracket kit from Ecklers.

I guess seing these go upwards of $400 on Ebay will come to an end now.

 

[Stallion]

If you do just put them in the back, be very careful. They can easily scratch each other. And then you have a $500 paint job bill on the way to get them back to good paint condition. Ask me how I know this...

 

[Buford]

I just went to Walmart, got about 60" of soft material (black to match my interior) and my wife just used the sewing machine to triple up the sheets (24" X 30") and leave one side open. Sew on the velcro fasteners on the open side and voila $10.00 T-Top Bag.

 

[gooney0]

I have a 72 coupe also.

Ecklers et all sell replacement T-Top bags for about $40. They do the job but are always a snug fit. The soft liner will sometimes catch on a rough edge too..

A WHOLE lot better than nothing, like Stallion said. I haven't tried the suitcase thing.

As for the rear window, There is a drop down tray for it. On a 72 it is a push button to open.

Be careful puting the window in and out of the tray. I scratched my glass on the latch as I was taking it out.


-Gööney0

 

[Chas]

Theresa made me one...

My wife sews, so it was easy to make for her.
Shes used a sheepskin seat cover material between the two....and a flap long enough to cover it well...velcro to close it.Had to buy a strap to hold it down.
Good luck.
Chas
PS...Look to e-bay for stuff as well...its amazing how much is there.