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Do any of you know anywhere possible to get a new/repro tonneau cover - just the black vinyl piece ?
Car is at the paintshop and this piece had to be removed and it broke so I have to get my hand on one.
Here is the link to Hawks convertible parts. https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/82-...selling&page=1
Don't see a tonneau cover on there but you could try calling them. Not aware of any place that makes a new/aftermarket one. Probably going to have to look for a used one.
Thanks guys!
I tried reaching out to Hawks on messenger a week ago, but no response.. I couldn´t find the cover on their site anymore unforunately.
Will be searching for a used one, but the ones I´ve found so far comes with the lid which I don´t need. And, I wouldn´t want to have it shipped to Norway then try to peel it off and end up having that getting damaged as well
If Im out of luck I have to try to have a new one made. It really sucks that the paint shop broke it, as it was in perfect shape. I bought it as NOS piece in the factory box on ebay back in 1998, so it had been on since then..
my guess is you will have to keep trying them. I don't see it on the site anymore but did a search on here and see the post when hawks offered them . I would guess they have to make more and will probably be a long wait time. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/conv...rade-boot.html
Thanks guys!
I tried reaching out to Hawks on messenger a week ago, but no response.. I couldn´t find the cover on their site anymore unforunately.
Will be searching for a used one, but the ones I´ve found so far comes with the lid which I don´t need. And, I wouldn´t want to have it shipped to Norway then try to peel it off and end up having that getting damaged as well
If Im out of luck I have to try to have a new one made. It really sucks that the paint shop broke it, as it was in perfect shape. I bought it as NOS piece in the factory box on ebay back in 1998, so it had been on since then..
Ken
That really stinks that the shop broke it. Don't have any idea on where you could get one made, or the cost. If you do find a place I think it would be fair for the shop that broke it to cover the cost.
How bad is it broken? It can be repaired if it just got cracked, it’s literally just like a compressed cardboard with some type of resin and then overlaid with leather. I’ve repaired one that was cracked in two places using epoxy and then re covered it with black leather.
Last edited by camarorsssss; 07-07-2021 at 08:54 PM.
I’ve been searching for the same piece for quite a while. I tried Hawks and they said the company that used to make the reproduction parade boot no longer produces them. They also have no intention of making them again. If you have any luck finding a place that makes these, please share the info. Surely there are others that need this same part without needing the entire tonneau. I have an 87 Iroc convertible that does not have the release handle notch cut into the parade boot, so those are even more difficult to come by from what I can tell. Good luck!
Unfortunately, my original parade boot is long gone. For now, I simply glued vinyl material on the tonneau itself and cut around the parade boot hump that’s on the tonneau. Certainly not what I wanted to do, but without the parade boot itself, my options are pretty limited.
Per my conversation with ASC back in the late 90's, they sold all of their surplus parts to two companies (one in FL and one in CA). I contacted both and was able to buy a original black convertible top and a black tonneau cover. Both have been in storage since then. I'd be interested in selling either, but will not ship the tonneau cover. It'll have to be picked up (Madison, WI). From what I could determine ETM Enterprises in MI made this piece for ASC. Open to offers.
Because of the size I'm not to keen on packaging and shipping, but maybe what I can do is take it to a UPS Store and see what they would charge to package and ship. What is the zip code?
Sure, I am painting the car this weekend so I’ll be ready to finish the interior in a week or 2. Zip code is 84088 in Utah, I’ll pay any shipping fees of course, I’ve put so much time and $ trying to keep the car as original as possible, this piece looks to be in very good condition..thanks, mike
It’s expensive to ship. It’s $307.82 plus $41.55 for boxes and then another $20 for insurance.
Damn, I know its fragile and a weird shape, but didn't think it would cost that much to ship it. OP, do you know anyone that might be driving from that area to yours?
Per my conversation with ASC back in the late 90's, they sold all of their surplus parts to two companies (one in FL and one in CA). I contacted both and was able to buy a original black convertible top and a black tonneau cover. Both have been in storage since then. I'd be interested in selling either, but will not ship the tonneau cover. It'll have to be picked up (Madison, WI). From what I could determine ETM Enterprises in MI made this piece for ASC. Open to offers.
What were the two companies that ASC sold all their surplus parts too? Any idea on which company got what?
What were the two companies that ASC sold all their surplus parts too? Any idea on which company got what?
I still have the box with the top in it. It came from Paradise Motors out of FL, as far the tonneau it came out of CA. I'd have to go thru paperwork to see if I kept the notes I got from ASC.
I still have the box with the top in it. It came from Paradise Motors out of FL, as far the tonneau it came out of CA. I'd have to go thru paperwork to see if I kept the notes I got from ASC.
Thanks for the info, if you find your paperwork, please let us know. Thanks again.
05-14-2021, 09:21 AM
so I have to get my hand on one.
