1976 full top?
 

I thought 75 was the last year of the full top?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143994281037

Re: 1976 full top?
 

Yep, 76 was the first 1/2 top year and 75 was the last full top year, but this ad raises the question of whether or not there were any left-over full-top shells used for the 76 model year?

The VIN number is clearly 1976, and the included manuals and accessory book are 76 as well. There are some decent photos of the undercarriage so perhaps an expert on this board can identify whether or not the reinforced sills necessary for the full-top shell are present. Otherwise I suppose it could be a conversion, but the rest of the rig seems so original I doubt it. Fellows that go to the effort to convert a half to full top are generally smart enough to do it to something much newer and then go crazy adding lift kits and other modifications. This rig seems quite original.

The ebay text says it has an NP205 transfer case which is clearly wrong based upon the photos - the actual NP203 is obvious. The radio appears either original or period correct. Paint could potentially be original as well. Given that a 78 just sold on Bring A Trailer for $61K the $30K price on this one seems reasonable assuming everything is correct. What if it is the last surviving full-top 76? Could be, but seems unlikely.

Re: 1976 full top?
 

It was but people have been using the winshield frame and tops from 73-75's to make theirs a full top convertible for years now. Question is that did they also put the rocker boxes on it? If not then a good amount of structural rigidity is gone.

Re: 1976 full top?
 

Yes, I was wondering if it had been converted as well. There were/are some good photos of the undercarriage that would show the rocker boxes, but I don't know enough to recognize if they were there or not. Didn't appear to be there. Still seems strange to convert a 76 when an 87-91 would probably be even more valuable. Plus the guys who spend that kind of money also can't seem to leave the engine, drivetrain and suspension alone as long as they're making big modifications. Seems odd to convert a stock 76 into a stock 75 clone. But who knows. I wish I could inspect the vehicle personally.

Re: 1976 full top?
 

There is no rocker box aka torsion box underneath the floor pans.
Its a cut down '76. And about 10k miles from now the body will sag so bad drs won't close and roof won't fit.
There were NO full 'verts for '76 lineup.
Left over parts with into the system as replacements.'
That truck is a very sloppy backyard restoration job. Wouldn't touch it at $7K never mind $30k