Possible removable hardtop
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Originally posted by Speedgraphic
Here's a good one that is bound to cause some discussion:
I believe that we all agree that the hard top should conform to the lines of the vert top.
I also believe that most would prefer to have the top the same color as their paint...
Here is another idea that MIGHT make it easier to get someone to take on the project and it might cause the price of production to come down.
THE IDEA: Finish the hard top so that it looks like black stayfast?
WHY?: Our cars already sport that look. It's not like we would be putting VINYL on a hard top. (UGH!). Second, if you don't have to finish with shiny paint I think it will be less expensive to finish. Third, If you are not having to offer a wide selection of colors it might be easier to get someone to give it a try. Fourth, Matching paint would probably be hard. Many of us have custom paint or faded paint.
I believe simulated black stayfast over a fiberglass shell would be less expensive as well as easier for a MFG to produce... After the mould has been produced It might be possible to purchase one unfinished that we could take to a body shop to have painted (gel coated?) in the color we want - if that is your preference...
I just put on my teflon suit - Let me know what you think!!!!!!!
Speedy
Here's a good one that is bound to cause some discussion:
I believe that we all agree that the hard top should conform to the lines of the vert top.
I also believe that most would prefer to have the top the same color as their paint...
Here is another idea that MIGHT make it easier to get someone to take on the project and it might cause the price of production to come down.
THE IDEA: Finish the hard top so that it looks like black stayfast?
WHY?: Our cars already sport that look. It's not like we would be putting VINYL on a hard top. (UGH!). Second, if you don't have to finish with shiny paint I think it will be less expensive to finish. Third, If you are not having to offer a wide selection of colors it might be easier to get someone to give it a try. Fourth, Matching paint would probably be hard. Many of us have custom paint or faded paint.
I believe simulated black stayfast over a fiberglass shell would be less expensive as well as easier for a MFG to produce... After the mould has been produced It might be possible to purchase one unfinished that we could take to a body shop to have painted (gel coated?) in the color we want - if that is your preference...
I just put on my teflon suit - Let me know what you think!!!!!!!
Speedy
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From: Albany GA
Car: '90 RS Vert
Engine: 305 TBI
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You're Right
You are right about the "Fake Stayfast" look that I posted those months ago.
The best thing would be a ready for paint (gelcoat) shell. I was just grasping for some way to make it easier to produce and possibly make the project more viable.
I still think that somebody like Lear Tops could build something like this that would look good and not break the bank.
Speedy
The best thing would be a ready for paint (gelcoat) shell. I was just grasping for some way to make it easier to produce and possibly make the project more viable.
I still think that somebody like Lear Tops could build something like this that would look good and not break the bank.
Speedy
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I was thinking a less rounded look would be nice, too. Something more angular that fit in with the lines of the car.
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Originally posted by Charlie's87
Boy I hope Graboid doesn't get mad at us for playing with his beautiful car!
But here's a (very amateur) fotochop continuing in the same vein, but painted to match:
Boy I hope Graboid doesn't get mad at us for playing with his beautiful car!
But here's a (very amateur) fotochop continuing in the same vein, but painted to match: I hope Graboid doesn't mind that I use his car as my desktop pic either.....
. One of the best looking 3rd gens in my opinion....Glad to know who's car it is too. I have saved every pic of his car I have seen....time to change the pic names in my files now...
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