64 Lebaron Vinyl Top Questions

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I used to have a 64 Crown Coupe & the vinyl top was the same material used on
many much older cars. I had a top put on it & the shop that did it got the
material with no problems.
John

Jeff Carrothers wrote:

> Hello everybody,
>
> I have had no luck finding a correct vinyl top for my 64 Lebaron.  SMS
> doesn't have it.  I called Nationwide Auto Glass (listed in the IML
> Archives)....they are no longer in the trim business.  They suggested that I
> call Crown Auto Top in Columbus, Ohio, which I did.  They told me that a
> vinyl top in the correct grain is no longer available.
>
> My car was originally royal turquoise with a white vinyl top.  My questions
> are:
>
> Could the car have been ordered with a white painted top?
>
> What are the trim differences between 64 Lebarons with and without vinyl
> tops?
>
> I don't know if I should replace the vinyl top with one made from the
> incorrect material, do away with the vinyl top and paint the top white, or
> do away with the vinyl top and paint the entire car royal turquoise.
>
> Any help or input would be greatly appreciated,
>
> Jeff Carrothers
> 56,59,60,62,64 Imperials
>