Early 1957 soft top front header color -- natural stainless or painted gloss black?

[Peter R.]

I can't find the answer in the '56-56 judging guide. I'm replacing the soft top on my early '57 (#646). Soft top is black. I'm restoring the frame -- I have painted it gloss black except for the header. I see no evidence of black paint on the header, but it may have been "restored" in the past and left unpainted.

Thanks for any help.

[Gary C.]

Re: Early 1957 soft top front header color -- natural stainless or painted gloss blac

Peter,

Attached is a photo of a 1957 Bowtie Corvette softtop header bar.

Do not have a photo of an original 1956 header bar.

Gary
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Softtop Front Bow-1957 Bowtie Corvette_072124.jpg

[Peter R.]

Re: Early 1957 soft top front header color -- natural stainless or painted gloss blac

Thanks very much, Gary. That answers the question.

Regards,

Pete

[Chris S.]

Re: Early 1957 soft top front header color -- natural stainless or painted gloss blac

I have #336 in the shop and the header is black

[Steven B.]

Re: Early 1957 soft top front header color -- natural stainless or painted gloss blac

My mid December 1956 assembled 57 has a black header. Frame finish is original and original fabric was replaced in Summer 1965.