I never have seen this option listed anywhere, but have seen 2 such cars. The
trim is also slightly different in the section. I saw a gold one in Worcester,
Mass. back around 66 that was always parked in front of a glass shop. More
recently, perhaps 5 years ago, I went with a frien to look at one for sale, a
black one in Johnston, RI. That one was advertised in Hemmings for some time.
The car ran very strong, but had some minor body damage & other misc.The seller
wanted way too much money for it. So yes, this is a factory deal & probably
very rare. I'd try to keep it intact.
John
danny owen wrote:
> > It is really quite unique, and after 43 years only had some slight
> > oxidation on both edges of the roof. All I had to do is sand it off, mask
> > it, and spray it with black trim paint, which is semi-gloss, and it looks
> > like brand new vinyl, without all the hassles. You may want to do the
> > same on your car.
> >Bill '59 Crown
>
> This is interesting to me, because the 1963 I have has a black top that is
> painted on and is textured. I assumed it was an aftermarket thing, similar
> to the bed linings used today that are sprayed in.
> If this is factory, then this will simplify my restification of this car,
> since I had planned on removing all this and painting the top body color.
> Did they do this in 1963? I haven't found the build sheet as yet, but I
> expect it would tell this.
> Thanks in advance for anyone who might be able to clear this up.
> Danny
>
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