Does anyone have a source for a 1969 white vinyl top without cloth backing? I got gigged at Legends cause mine has fabric backing.
You might thry Al Knoch Interiors. They do first generation Camaros also...Joe
Mac B, are you sure you got gigged for cloth backing? It is possible that you mean you have the current repro that has a felt backing which gives it a "padded" feel. The original are cloth backed, and there is a new one available, but I think only in black. It also has the correct sewn pleats below the rear window in the correct location too. Let me do a little research as to who is making the correct top. It may be Legendary since they have the correct ones for the GM A-body cars. Below is a picture showing the backing of the repro top like on your car, and one of the correct ones from the GM original suppliers.............RatPack..........
Thanks Rat Pack, yes, my bottom seams are in the wrong location so I am thinking about replacing the top if I can find the right one. Your help is sincerely appreciated.
Keep searching. There is a company that makes exact texture/materials vinyl roofs. I found out about it after I purchased the top for my Chevelle. I order a small sample it has different backing and less gloss than what most of the vendors offer. If I can find it, I'll post it. I'll look for it this weekend.
From the Chevelle site - this company was recommended if you want technically correct: http://www.smsautofabrics.com/
Here's the post: http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118090
Thanks for the help friends. I have a fabric sample coming from SMS. I am assuming their top locates the seams properly. It is expensive but worth it if it is correct.
From my experiance with SMS fabric is they send you what they have & mark the top box "we have your exact match"...so, I call them to ask why they didn't sent it...Joe
Try these folks. I used to get all my vinyl tops from them. They are in Greensboro, NC.
Crown Auto Tops Mfg 800 222-1168