245 viewsThis is a picture under the front header molding on the hardtop. The moulding was never removed before i removed it. The color under the moulding is a burnt copper candy colour . You can also see the colour that ppg formulated for us to match the original colour. This is probably the only 1953 corvette that came from the factory without white paint. There are many areas of the corvette that show the first coat of paint the same colour as this picture. Those areas will be documented here as well as pictures taken to varify.Mar 15, 2008
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223 viewsThis is the original rear deck lid. It has been modified to hide under the hardtop. I believe it has also been modified to try and make a softop fit . This modification was done by the first owner . That has been documented from Bill Patterson. The deck lid stil has the original paint in some areas, as well as a copper red flocking on the insert panels. Pretty cool ! Notice the hole for the anchoring of the hardtop. The original soft top holes have been glassed in, indicating that it may have had a soft top when it was pulled from the assembly line.Mar 15, 2008
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359 viewsThe first corvette prototype hardtop ever made. Its be dismantled for restoration.Mar 15, 2008
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231 viewsThis is a picture of the first, proto type hardtop built for corvette with all the mouldings taken off.Mar 15, 2008
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223 viewsThis is a picture of the side of the hardtop where the side moulding fits over.You can see the heavy use of fiberglass cloth that was used. Again you can see some of the original paint and colour.Mar 15, 2008
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361 viewsNotice the nice dye job. Actually the dye job was pretty good. i never realized the original color was under the black until i strpped a section. Mar 15, 2008
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556 viewsThis is an inside view of the drivers side hardtop moulding. Note how heavy it is. Mar 01, 2008
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243 viewsThe prototype door latch lock plate that goes on the rear door post. Note the spring loaded piston that pushes the door open after its released from the latch assembly. Double click on any picture to make comments or ask questions.Mar 01, 2008
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210 viewsThe backside of the door latch lock plate. You can really see the spring loaded piston that pushes the door open after its unlatched. Double click on any picture to ask questions or leave comments.Mar 01, 2008
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716 viewsThis is the drivers side prototype moulding off the first Corvette Hardtop. Its made of bronze and its very heavy. It takes two or three people to lift the hardtop off the car. All of the mouldings on the hardtop are made of the same material. Note the experimental part number 1-10201 molded into the backside. Double click any picture to ask questions or make comments. Mar 01, 2008
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