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Offline 35chevcoupe

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vendor for conv tops
« on: October 28, 2021, 10:48:42 AM »
Hey all, So where is everyone getting there convertible tops and how's the quality and fit ?
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John Evenson

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Re: vendor for conv tops
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2021, 11:32:50 AM »
Hi John,

I think the quality and fit are mostly dependent on who installs the top.  In my case, I went with the local guy that had a great reputation for quality work.  Then just had him order all the materials to do the job.  I figured he would have good experience with brands of tops and would purchase the one that he found best quality.

If you're planning to install your own, I can try to find out who his supplier is.

My $0.02....

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Chuck
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Re: vendor for conv tops
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2021, 11:35:45 AM »
Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure it was Electron Tops...http://www.electrontop.com/
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Steve Shuman's 1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Flame Red/401/4 BBL/Automatic - BCA Archival Preservation
1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed - AACA First Grand National - AACA National Award - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica

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AACA 91100

Offline 35chevcoupe

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Re: vendor for conv tops
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2021, 01:32:35 PM »
thanks Chuck .
I won't be installing it myself , I'll be hiring it out . I'm just rounding everything up as quick as possibly , never know when this stuff will no longer be available .
Thanks for the the info .
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John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
Yeah there's more
There all projects

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Re: vendor for conv tops
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2021, 05:25:02 PM »
Hi John, Chuck, Loren.. If it is an Electron Top It a very good high quality top. The Family owned company has been around forever. The factory is located in Richmond Hill Queens NYC (about a 20 minute drive from where I live ) Years ago I stopped in to ask about a faulty rear window zipper on a old Pontiac I was working on for a friend . The owner invited me in and showed me around the very busy shop, I remember seeing patterns hanging from the shop walls. They only sold wholesale, so I could not buy the zipper there but the tour of the shop was worth the trip..   :icon_thumright:

Tony
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