Painting the roof first is a good idea, since primer isn't waterproof. If you
dont't already have the top. Legendary Interiors has them. I got one of the
correct material for the 69 from them for $80.00
John
Christopher Hoffman wrote:
> I'm with Mark on preserving originality and period details (or re-creating
> the effect to the extent possible). While the textured roofs of the 50s are
> very cool, they belong on the cars which offered them new. Restore, don't
> remodel, I say! :)
>
> The black vinyl top on my '72 Charger is original, and it's in remarkably
> good shape (that means the car still wins trophies) despite the car's
> lifelong history as a Southern California car. And this is not a car that
> never saw the sun... the dash pad and top of the rear seat proved that.)
> With proper care, they can last a very long time (and there are numerous
> products with UV-protectants in them now).
>
> Thankfully the silver elk-grain formal vinyl roof on my '78 NYB Salon is
> original, too, since I cannot imagine where I'd find enough metallic silver
> elks to skin for its replacement. The vinyl boars who died for my Charger's
> roof seem much more plentiful.
>
> And as for having a qualified shop do it, absolutely! But ask to see some of
> their work, and I also endorse painting the roof before affixing the new
> vinyl. No need to cut costs now like the factory did... you're not building
> thousands of them!
>
> Chris in LA
> 67 Crown (factory slicktop/pinstripe delete car)
> 78 NYB Salon
>
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