Vinyl top on non vinyl top car

Discussion in 'Color is everything!' started by monty j artrip, May 29, 2020.

  1. monty j artrip

    monty j artrip Active Member

    Hi all, hopefully I am posting this in the right section. I am interested in putting a vinyl top on my 70 GS and wondering how involved this would becon a car not originally equipped with one. This car should never see rain again so not concerned with rust issues. Also, would I be better off finding some original trim pieces?? Thanks in advance for any help.
     
  2. GSX 554

    GSX 554 Gold Level Contributor

    They look so much better without a Vinyl top .
     
  3. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    I think you should think about both how to do it (as you asked) and what the downsides are. Even done 100% right, you still hurt the value (especially if it’s a big block car). Not only will it make the car more susceptible to rust, you’ll also look a while to find a buyer who prefers an added top to a factory slick roof car. It’s not like changing a funky color combo for something more coherent. And all that’s if it’s 100% ‘right’. If done wrong, you may really regret it.
    Patrick
     
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  4. monty j artrip

    monty j artrip Active Member

    Thanks for the replies guys. I agree, I think I am going to cancel that thought.
     
  5. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    I actually like the vinyl top, breaks up and even accents the color with the contrast.
     
  6. no1oldsfan

    no1oldsfan Well-Known Member

    Amen

    70 A-Body's all of them look so good minus the top. Just my opinion.
     
  7. Nailhead in a 1967

    Nailhead in a 1967 Kell-Mnown Wember

    i love vinyl tops
    you can put stuff youre holding in your hands on top of the car when you have to use your key to open the door
    without fear of scratching the paint
     
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  8. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    I like the look of vinyl tops. My climate is bad for them though. I suspect my car will see rain.
     
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  9. Postsedan

    Postsedan 13427 L78

    I Love painted top cars :)
     
  10. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    Yes, different color painted top is good too!
     
  11. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    Would you use the vinyl top bright pieces on a painted top car?
     
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  12. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    The factory did, and ironically they charged significantly less for painting the roof a different color (with all the finish work and masking) than the vinyl top which was less work.
    Patrick
     
  13. Postsedan

    Postsedan 13427 L78

    Yes sir :)
     

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