Re: IML: convertible tops

[John Corey <jcorey@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

'Never do it again'?  Hey, this is a soft-top we're taking about,  
right?  Even with good care, they're only good for just so many  
years.  Original was certainly 'pinpoint vinyl', but as this is a  
wear part, AND you don;t want to do it again, consider doing it in  
'American Stayfast' a more durable kind of Haartz cloth.  You'll  
spend a couple hundred more, love the look, and maybe never have to  
do it again (assuming you're not still in your 20's), because it  
won't shrink like vinyl or rot like Haartz.  I struggled with this  
question (original spec vs better stuff) until I saw a 1960 300  
Letter car with the Stayfast.  Dripping Gorgeous!  I've never looked  
back!

Oh, yes, by all means do the pads and wires, so it all fits perfectly!

jc

On May 16, 2006, at 2:28 AM, dansgarage@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> HI All....can someone let me know what 'type' of material (canvas,  
> vinyl) is what is suposed to be used for my 1966 Imperial  
> convertible? I believe it needa vinyl top but not positive. Also,  
> I'd appreciate it if anyone who has replaced their top could tell  
> me what to ask or  look for with getting a new top put on. I am  
> thinking about just replacing all the pumps and motors and  
> EVERYTHING at the same time but for the actual TOP replacement is  
> it usual to also replace the pads and cables? or only if they  
> really need to be replaced? alsao what about the tacking strip(s)?  
> I don't really know anything other than what I have heard kicked  
> around here in the IML but I would really like to do this the right  
> way the first time and hopefully never have to do it again...maybe!
> Thanks all!
> Dan Melnik
>
>
>
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