Re: Convertible top kit for convertible sedan

Posted by Joe Santana On 2011/5/2 15:47:04

I love the Internet. I wonder how cars were properly restored without it, though years ago some of these items were widely available.

Case in point, tops for a 1940 convertible sedan. At OD's suggestion, in speaking directly with Bill Hirsch this morning, he thought that perhaps in the 70s he did supply my top through Arrow or Standard or Crown top manufacturers, for whom he was a distributor, but all are out of business now.

Also he carries different shades of "tan" material and I'm trying to get as close to khaki as possible. He's sending samples of his tan stock.

I kept on searching and reached Randy, the technical expert at EZ ON Auto Tops, Inc., Ivon, SC, 800 345-2886. They have the pattern for the 1803 1377. They sell through distributors. The nearest to me is in LA, Vic's Upholstery, 800 624-4470. Vic himself answered the phone and figured a price on the spot.

I'm thrilled (1) That the pattern is not lost and (2) the significant cost it will save in materials and labor.

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