when i bought my convertible, it was a repoed car, and the owner cut into the top by the, i guess it would be b pillar, like an upside down L type cut about 6-8 inches i would say, to get even. anyhow, where could i get a new reasonable top, and is there a way i could just fix it myself for now to where it's half way decent until i get the money?

 

time for a new top. Scan down this thread and look for one from 89convRS or somebody. It lists some good places and prices.

Jeremy

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WE WILL MISS YOU #3
92 Z conv
5-spd B&M shifter
home-made ram air, air foil, headers, no cat, TB bypass, kevlar pads, slotted rotors, BMR panhard, alston SFC, 3.42's, Edelbrock STB, 350 in the works

 

As I see it you have a few options here. You can have an Auto Upholstery shop repair or replace the top. Or you could repair it yourself with an iron on patch kit that repairs jeans. I had a small hole that had worn through repaired in that same location when I had a new rear window sewn in. Good luck, Lon.

 

I bought one at J.C. Whitney and it seems to hold up good. It isn't the same type of material that the oem uses. It is more like your a strong vinyl. I would have much rather used an oem top, but my car is driven only when it's nice out, so I didn't see the need. The Whitney top cost about $200 and takes about six weeks to get in.
hope this can help.



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89'Camaro Convertible,96'firebird wheels,79'Z28 hood scoop, Dark yellow green paint from Bonnevilles, tan Mr. Mikes leather interior,Macewen white face gauges

Soon to be 350 TPI, aluminum heads, slp cam and some other goodies.


2nd place is always the first loser!

 

GTE427@aol claims to have the original tops for $350.00