Vinyl roof recommendations

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Premier 350, Oct 18, 2017.

  1. Premier 350

    Premier 350 Chris (aka Webby)

    I need to get the vinyl roof removed for some rust repairs on my '69 Skylark. So, I'll need new vinyl.
    Any recommendations? Legendary has some good reviews here. On the other hand I've always been happy with OPGI's service and warranty.



    Cheers!
    Chris
     
    Premier 350, Oct 18, 2017
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  2. john.schaefer77

    john.schaefer77 Well-Known Member

    If I remembercorrectly the ones OPGI sell are from Legendary. I got a black one from OPGI for my 70 and it is great. OPGI only carries black and white.
     
    john.schaefer77, Oct 18, 2017
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  3. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    OPGI does not make anything. As I recall Legendary had the correct grain for your top vinyl remade. Recently I saw they have are having a sale.
     
    flynbuick, Oct 18, 2017
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  4. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    purchased mine from Legendary. no problems.
     
    gstewart, Oct 18, 2017
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  5. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    Having had several cars with vinyl tops, my recommendation is don't.
     
    John Codman, Oct 19, 2017
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  6. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    Here is the manufacturer.. and the catalog page for your car..

    http://www.keeautotop.com/catalog/category/2050-1969-.html

    Kee auto top taylored vinyl is the best, by far. The seams are superior to every other top I have used. That includes all the "big names" who really are just re-sellers.

    Levant non padded is what your looking for, they come in black or white typically.

    You can get these thru Year One, or buy them direct, but YO was cheaper last time I got one, they were having a free shipping sale. I paid $200 for the top, to my door.

    Worth every penny, goes on great with the correct glue, looks perfect.

    JW
     
    Jim Weise, Oct 19, 2017
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  7. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    I bought ‘buckskin’ from Year One and it was a Kee top. Looked great but faded bad. I drove it a lot and did store it outdoors more than a little, but after five years it was almost white.
    Patrick
     
    pbr400, Oct 19, 2017
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  8. alain

    alain Well-Known Member

    :)Vinyl Top
    Recomend SMS UPHOLSTRY I think they are in Portland Oregon.Not cheap but outstanding product:(
    Alain
     
    alain, Oct 19, 2017
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  9. Jim Weise

    Jim Weise EFI/DIS 482

    A vinyl top? or a Convertible top?

    I was not aware that any vinyl top was available in any color, other than black or white, for some time now.. maybe that is why..

    For convert tops, I have always favored Electron...



    JW
     
    Jim Weise, Oct 19, 2017
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  10. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    Jim, it was a vinyl top for my old ‘68 GS400 coupe, Burnished Saddle paint, Buckskin roof and bucket interior.
    Patrick
     
    pbr400, Oct 19, 2017
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  11. 300sbb_overkill

    300sbb_overkill WWG1WGA. MAGA

    I like the look that Sean76 got from having truck bed liner sprayed on where the vinyl goes, looked great for a driver. In the pictures he posted the top was a high gloss black, looked really sharp! Maybe Sean can chime in?

    Now if in you're redoing a concourse car then a real top would be the way to go I guess. But either way, I would say perhaps some POR-15 or compatible rust stopper product for underneath whatever replacement technique you choose? GL
     
    300sbb_overkill, Oct 19, 2017
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  12. Premier 350

    Premier 350 Chris (aka Webby)

    Thanks once more guys. Plenty of useful tips.

    Chris
     
    Premier 350, Oct 21, 2017
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