71 convertible top age?, decode numbers

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Mar 17, 2013 | 10:19 AM

jfanelli15

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71 convertible top age?, decode numbers

Below is from the window on my 71 convertible top. I was wondering how old it was or even possibly original. It's not in terrible shape.

Mar 17, 2013 | 11:11 AM

Alan 71

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Hi jf,
WOW!
What a nice 71 convertible!
The top MAY be original, but I don't think the window is.
Original rear windows were called out as VINYLITE.
There was also a 3 or 4 digit date code. As example, 1270.... December, 1970.
The 'caution' that appears on yours was also on the originals.
Regards,
Alan

Last edited by Alan 71; Mar 17, 2013 at 11:14 AM.

Mar 17, 2013 | 11:39 AM

jfanelli15

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Thank you Alan for the compliment. Your advice and comments are very helpful and appreciated.

Mar 17, 2013 | 11:39 AM

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Never say never, but eyeball scale only, your top appears to be in exceptionally fine condition for 40+ year old original vinyl. My hunch would be a replacement top with a nice job on the installation. The car loooks great.