Author Topic: Vynil top on non vynil top e body  (Read 681 times)

Offline DocMel

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Vynil top on non vynil top e body
« on: January 05, 2012 - 08:56:54 PM »
I'm seriuosly considering having a vynil top installed on my 71 Cuda.  Besides the material, what other things, such as trim, are needed?  Any modification needed?

Id like a stock/factory vynil top look




Offline brads70

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Re: Vynil top on non vynil top e body
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2012 - 08:59:35 PM »
I'm curious how the trim would fasten to a car not equiped with a vinal roof?  :popcorn:
Brad
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Offline 72cudamaan

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Re: Vynil top on non vynil top e body
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2012 - 09:04:18 PM »
Screw gun of course  :icon16:  Seriously though, I don't have a vinyl top
but aren't there screw on tabs for the trim to clip to?
If I cant fix it, it's broke
 
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Offline vinb

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Re: Vynil top on non vynil top e body
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2012 - 09:25:49 PM »
Go to this site and use #146's on page 13...

 you will need 14,  $15.60 box of 25..

http://www.wesales.com/pdf/2011-12%20WEBCATALOG.pdf

Offline brads70

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Re: Vynil top on non vynil top e body
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2012 - 12:01:55 AM »
Go to this site and use #146's on page 13...

 you will need 14,  $15.60 box of 25..

http://www.wesales.com/pdf/2011-12%20WEBCATALOG.pdf


Thanks! So with these you drill a hole and bolt them in position? How do you get to the backside to bolt them on? Doesn't the roof structure get in the way?  :clueless:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
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Re: Vynil top on non vynil top e body
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2012 - 12:36:00 AM »
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Re: Vynil top on non vynil top e body
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2012 - 12:20:17 PM »
I still have the studs on mine and before I put the new vinyl on I'm going to remove the studs and use those #146's. It will keep the mldg nice and tight rather than the old plastic clips...

I looked underneath and you will have access to put the washers and nuts on..

I'll take a couple of photos later in the day today..