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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 12:20 AM
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There seems to be alot of interest in alt t tops .Not the velcro header type butthe type that use standard tt hardware.Due to the rarity of these jewels i have often wondered if you could strip a standard ttop take it to a uph shop and have some made .Any comments or am i having a 60 ;s moment . :seeya
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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 12:50 AM
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:confused: In all my years w/ Vettes, I've never seen them before until the other day on here. I'm like you, upholstery shop probably could do it. :yesnod:
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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 12:51 AM
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I think the metal frame that supports the canvas,would be the hardest thing to make.The beauty of these tops is that they can be folded in half.
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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 05:55 PM
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From all the talk everytime this subject is brought up. whoever perfects such a product will have a waiting market on this forum. Who will be the first? Attachment seems to be the main problem. I haven't figured it out yet, maybe someone will soon. Hershey :smash: :confused: :chevy


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Old Jan 26, 2002 | 10:56 PM
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My set of vinyl tops did not fit at all. The steel frame did not fit either side. One side was 1/4" short along the rear opening. In my free time I have been lengthening, shortening, recurving the frames to fit.
Great idea, but poorly manufactured. I understand why they when out of business.
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