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1969 Camaro Vinyl Top
« on: December 29, 2019, 05:32:07 PM »
Does anyone know what the best quality vinyl top is on the market? Looking to replace mine and want to know which one to get? Thank you!
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Re: 1969 Camaro Vinyl Top
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2019, 07:02:18 PM »
Previously I would've said Kee Auto Tops but after seeing one installed I won't say that. Their seams are in the wrong place on the part below the back window. I was going to order a semi custom top from them unless somebody come up with a better answer...Joe
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Re: 1969 Camaro Vinyl Top
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2023, 10:25:33 PM »
^^ Is this still a problem in Sourcing 67-69 V top replacements?
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Re: 1969 Camaro Vinyl Top
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2023, 01:15:22 PM »
I ended up ordering a top from SMS in Canby Oregon. They make it to your specs. Mine was sent to me using NOS vinyl. It's the valance that is the problem mostly. The outside edge of the seam lines up with the inside edge of the stainless window trim...Joe
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Re: 1969 Camaro Vinyl Top
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2023, 01:31:35 PM »
I ended up ordering a top from SMS in Canby Oregon. They make it to your specs. Mine was sent to me using NOS vinyl. It's the valance that is the problem mostly. The outside edge of the seam lines up with the inside edge of the stainless window trim...Joe

50 year old vinyl?

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Re: 1969 Camaro Vinyl Top
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2023, 01:46:24 PM »
I ended up ordering a top from SMS in Canby Oregon. They make it to your specs. Mine was sent to me using NOS vinyl. It's the valance that is the problem mostly. The outside edge of the seam lines up with the inside edge of the stainless window trim...Jo

50 year old vinyl?



Yep. Really nice stuff. The headliner they made for me was NOS material also...Joe
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Re: 1969 Camaro Vinyl Top
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2023, 08:56:31 PM »
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