C1 soft top code?

[steven scherr]

My 61 soft top code doesn't say "VINYLITE" It says: TRI- LITE (& A pyramid in between the tri- and the Lite)

My date code area has a L23

MY TOP IS VERY OLD, NOT NEW. Does anybody know if this is original or what it is ?

Thanks

[steven scherr]

Re: C1 soft top code?

An actual picture didn't work, so I drew out the press markings, and took a picture. The Last letter on "LITE" looks like an L, but may be an E.

On the L23, the L is smaller than the font of the 23 (unusual to me).

This top has been on the car since 1981, when the car only had 2600 miles.

The owner I bought it from wasn't the very first owner, but had the impression is was a factory top.

thanks

Steve

[steven scherr]

Re: C1 soft top code?

Better picture at this link.




LInk to bigger picture.

[Terry D.]

Re: C1 soft top code?

Steven

I don't believe it is original, all 61-62 tops have the "Vinylite" trademark. TriLite was a replacement top if my memory serves me correctly. I'm sure someone with a better memory than mine will chip in.
Terry