Re: IML: 1964 Imperial vinyl top material.

["john sadowski" <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>]

I've never seen a top like that on a 64. It does have the roof rail trim for a vinyl top, so it came with one. The only thing different I've ever seen is on a 64 Crown Coupe. The sail panels are done in vinyl but not the rest of the roof.

John

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From: Elijah Scott

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Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12:26 PM

Subject: Re: IML: 1964 Imperial vinyl top material.

mika jaakkola <mika.jaakkola@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

where can i find this elks grain (?)-vinyl top material?

Here in the US, the elk grain vinyl is available at most auto upholstery shops.  However, it is ONLY available in black now, even though it was offered in white and blue in 1964.

The correct grain for the 1964 Imperial vinyl top is shown in the '64 brochure, page 13: http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1964/Brochure/Page13.jpg

I would expect that suppliers such as SMS or some of the other vendors listed in the upholstery section at http://www.imperialclub.com/Part/Interior/Upholstery.htm could supply the correct grain vinyl.

Have you ever seen this kind of vinyl top on 64 Imp?
http://homepage.mac.com/mika.jaakkola/PhotoAlbum4.html
I could bet that it's home made?

I bet you're right!  That's definitely a custom job, but it's an interesting idea.

Hope this helps!

Elijah


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