The Corvette employs a lightweight aerospace 6061 T6 "drawn" (this is a shaping process which retains structural integrity) aluminum tube with each end having a mandrel bend of a 4" radius. This tubing is used inside another high-density foam tube with a half-inch wall thickness.

The assembly constitutes a very lightweight, sturdy and upholstery-friendly Support Cradle that supports the hardtop securely from beneath, avoiding paint and weather stripping. The hardtop is balanced with a connected harness of nylon seat belt webbing that is sewn with heavy-duty polyester thread to the required length. Your hardtop can be suspended indefinitely. All hoists include your choice of lifting systems: the manual pulley, the brake winch or the motor winch.

The C5 Corvette Coupe, being nicely equipped with two removable roof panels, has the option of keeping one panel on the roof and the other in the trunk. If you'd rather use that trunk space for luggage, you can leave the other panel at home. Now, IMC produces this tailored pouch made from thick, high quality four ply car cover material which encloses the panel to keep it clean. Two handles allow the panel to be carried like suitcase or you can keep it off the floor by hanging it safely on a convenient wall.