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64 Special Replacement Tops KC Area

Discussion in 'The ragtop shop' started by ssmock, Dec 9, 2018.

  1. ssmock

    ssmock Well-Known Member

    About time to look into replacing my top on a 64 Special. Any recommendations on a good shop in the KC area? This is a manual top, plastic window. Thanks
     
  2. FJM568

    FJM568 Well-Known Member

    Mike Garrison(RACEBUICKS here on the board) in Topeka has done them. His shop is High Torque Racing Autobody and Upholstery in Meriden, Ks just N of Topeka.

    He did the restoration on Jamie McClinton's (65specialconver here on the board) 65 Special several years ago.

    Tell him Jim in Kck with the 66 Skylark sent ya.
     
  3. ssmock

    ssmock Well-Known Member

    Jim,
    Thanks, I'll check that out. Was Jamie's the red 65 GS with the black top? That's the only other 64 /65 A Body I have seen around here. Did he do one for you? Any idea on the cost?
    Thanks!
     
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    FJM568 Well-Known Member

  5. ssmock

    ssmock Well-Known Member

    Jim,
    Thanks for the website information. Looks like another Buick guy. Nice pictures of Jamie's 64, don't see many of those, especially the Special model. That's nice looking Skylark you have there yourself.
     
  6. ssmock

    ssmock Well-Known Member

    I meant a 65 Special. Too early in the morning.
     
  7. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Get a premium brand top. Those are made by Robbins or Electron. Buy the top from the shop that installs it. In order to get a good price, the shop needs to be a dealer for the brand.
     
  8. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    Call Nick at High Torque Racing 1931 NW Topeka Blvd Topeka KS 785-234-2966 We do a lot of tops every month. And Yes we did Jamies car too.
     

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  9. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    A 67 we replaced the top on
     

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  10. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    67 Poncho
     

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  11. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    66 Tbird You get the picture.. LOL
     

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  12. ssmock

    ssmock Well-Known Member

    Michael,
    Thank You for the pictures. Always good to work with "Buick" people. Already talked to Nick and got the information I needed. I'll schedule something within the next few weeks.
     

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