T-Tops

[82RL]

Did 1974 models have T-Tops, if not what was the first year? Thanks

 

[6 Shooter]

1968 Corvette Stingray

http://www.vette-net.com/closeup.asp?year=1968

Highlights of This Year:
Controversial design change, Generally considered the "low-point" for Corvette workmanship as this model was plagued with small problems, All new T-Tops Coupe, Sting Ray model name is changed to Stingray

Later . . . . . .
6 Shooter

 

[6 Shooter]

http://www.cob.montevallo.edu/ZimmermanSN/c3.html

T-top does not refer to the shape of the roof, but rather it is short for Targa Top. The original design was a pure Targa but body flex demanded the center bar, discovered late in the design.

 

[82RL]

Thanks

 

[Ripp 73]

Just out of curiosity, what prompted this question?

 

[lnirenberg]

http://www.cob.montevallo.edu/ZimmermanSN/c3.html

T-top does not refer to the shape of the roof, but rather it is short for Targa Top. The original design was a pure Targa but body flex demanded the center bar, discovered late in the design.

I was under the impression that the 2 piece design was because a one piece top wouldn't fit behind the seats.

 

[82RL]

Just out of curiosity, what prompted this question?

I found a 1974 for sale and was told it had t-tops. I was not aware the 74 models had t-tops. Thanks

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

I was under the impression that the 2 piece design was because a one piece top wouldn't fit behind the seats.

I wouldn't believe too much of what was said on the linked web site, I saw lots of factual errors and 'internet legends' being recirculated.

 

[74bigblock]

'74's have T-Tops???? :ugh

 

[82RL]

That was my thoughts