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Old May 3, 2024 | 10:38 PM
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Restoring a 73 k5 for my son and I need the 3 hardtop brackets that mount to the windshield frame. Anyone know how or where I can find them?
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Old May 5, 2024 | 12:20 AM
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If you can find one, I wouldn't think it would be that hard to replicate. Any good shop should be able to replicate them.
 
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Stock pieces were stamped so they could be more rigid using thinner material. They could be replicated using thicker stock and not have the rib around the outside edge. Here are a few pictures of what they could look like as it seems there were two different versions of them and I have not found a reason for this nor a specific year that one applies to. My '74 has the more triangular ones.

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Top view of the more triangular 73-75 K5 Topper to Windshield Brackets

Bottom view of the more triangular 73-75 K5 Topper to Windshield Brackets

Top view of the more rectangular 73-75 K5 Topper to Windshield Brackets

I do not believe that these are recreated in the aftermarket so your options are limited to someone having originals they are willing to sell or remaking them yourself.

 
Old Sep 22, 2024 | 07:20 PM
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Hi
Can somebody tell me the bolt sized for the hardtop mounting brackets onto the windshield A frame?

I have misplaced mine.
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