"Correct" 65 Imperial Conv. Top

["Greg and Russell" <65luxuryliner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Robb,

 

I ordered the grained top for my '65 Crown convertible from Crown Auto Top Mfg. Co.  Actually the trim shop I work with here in Mobile, AL showed me samples and after I selected the one I wanted (Sierra Sand), the shop owner picked up the phone and placed the order.  I do not know if they sell to the public or just to trim shops.  Maybe someone else on the list could answer that.  When the top was ordered, Crown was located in Columbus, Ohio.  My top underside is sort of a tan/beige color.  The grain pattern is sort of like elephant hide minus any hair.  It is really an unusual grain pattern.   

 

I am interested in your comment about the folding top frame on your '65 being white.  Do you or anyone on the list know if the frames were "color coordinated" to blend with or match the underside of the soft top material?  My frame was black when I bought the car so I assumed the original top was black. But as I stated in an earlier post, I painted the frame Cummins Beige to better blend with the underside of the Sierra Sand top I ordered.  If all the frames were not black, what colors did they come in?  The things I learn on the IML!!!!!!!  

 

Greg McDonnell 

----- Original Message -----

From: Rob KIdd

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Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 10:07 PM

Subject: IML: "Correct" 65 Imperial Conv. Top

     I'm ready for a replacement convertible top for my 65 Imp. I want to go with the original style top. The top it has now, has been replaced 15yrs.ago with the wrong color underside.It is now black, but it was originally white to match the folding top frame. I Want to know if anyone has a source for finding the correct top with;

                                -white outside/ white inside color combo. ( Local trim shop never saw a white underside!)

                                -correct grain---what is it originally--leather-look, or pinpoint grain?

    

 Any help is appreciated,       Rob Kidd     rlkidd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx