my husband & I picked up a 89 Vert about a month back for $1450 it needs a new top since it was sitting next to a house that burn down & some of the sparks & flames hit the car.
Heres the worse of it



More pics http://pnwcc.com/gall/gallery/89Vert

but the problem is is finding the right measurements for the top to get the right top. can anyone really help?


also we are looking for a place to find the header panel the part that goes across the top of the windshield.

 

Hey KCGirl...

I would recommend you just go to Tops Online and get the replacement you need. Pretty much, most of us would recommend the glass rear window...

As far as the "header panel" is concerned, I'm not sure what part you are talking about specifically but if it is the piece that is on the interior under the visors, that is a very hard piece to find. I could use a new one as well. Ebay is my only suggestion to find this one or reach out to Dave at ThirdGenUSA.com.

Looks like with some TLC, this car will look great again.

 

Thanks !!!!!

as for the header panel Its plastic of course & its where the handle of the top go.

 

how would you meassure the top on the car. i think that the previous owner had the wrong top put on since it seems like it doesnt fit properly.

 

why cant I find a deal like that?

Anyway, most places that deal in convertible tops should have the measurements I would think.

As for the header panel, there were 2 people that just posted with-in the past week of selling parts. Just keep an eye out for someone parting one out.

 

Yea I think I told you that I got my top from topsonline.com too. I got the glass window, and myself along with anyone else on these boards will tell you that their glass window'd top is amazing

I know which "header" piece you're talking about, and honestly I don't know of any place to get it brand new other than maybe hawks

 

we have gotten a good price on a shop doing it. Instead of fighting it for our selves. We just dont have time.

 

get the stayfast canvas glass rear window top they're talking about.
its absolutely the best one you can get for your car.

 

Hey! What forum aren't you post padding on?

 

what forum am i what???

i post everywhere. because i think i know everything.

 

We are getting a stayfast canvas top dont know if we will go for the glass window to not. Kind of tight on the extra $$$$$$

 

Sorry to hijack your thread here but it kiinda might help you.

What would everyone pay for a headertrimpiece in fiberglass? black gel coat ready for paint? ( mine is outa the car and read to mold) both plastic pieces.

(outa a 91 rs)

 

Chris, if this is the trim piece that goes across the front lip of the top and it is the same as on my Ragtop89 then I'd buy one.

 

Both of these...

http://www.cecoatings.com/images/Car...t/DSC00599.jpg

 

The bottom one sort of looks like the one we need.

 

car looks like it will be a fun project. i really like the black iroc rims for some reason. FYI a header panel is for the headlights i know what piece your talking about but idk the right name for it