kuntzie Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 so i think im buying a vert..... for very very cheap,, barely into the 3 digits the guys just has it sitting at his house and wants it gone. its got the 3.1 MPFI in it and needs a new top as well as motor, but the trans is like new (low mileage reman) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuntzie Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 is vinal alright or is canvas the only way to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuntzie Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 ya for 150 bucks i dont think i can resist this deal... body is in good shape, new tires to boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psych0matt Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 i want white canvas, but i havent been able to find it (or at least i dont remember being able to find it when i was looking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeeot Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 How come sometimes vendors list tops for 92-95 separate from the earlier tops, and other times they are listed all together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 canvas tops > vinyl tops without a doubt.....if you are going to replace one you might as well upgrade to canvas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 How come sometimes vendors list tops for 92-95 separate from the earlier tops, and other times they are listed all together? I do not know. i suspect that they are only stating from experience as proper intechange info is lacking. some places also state 91-95 as the same as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeeot Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Are 90-95 tops the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 How is the rear window secured to the top? The link below is to an ebay auction for a top, but just by looking at it I would have no idea how to mount/secure the window. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OLDSMOBILE-CUTLASS-CONVERTIBLE-TOP-91-95-BLACK-NEW-ITEM_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33652QQihZ018QQitemZ280049208695QQrdZ1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Are 90-95 tops the same? 90 is unknown, 91-95 are the same, based on wht I have seen. How is the rear window secured to the top? The link below is to an ebay auction for a top, but just by looking at it I would have no idea how to mount/secure the window. the rear window is a separate part. the bottom is stapled in place under the back piece with the 3rd brakelight installed. the upper part of the rear window surrouns has three straps across the top, they go over the back hoop and attach to the second hoop from the rear. I need to get pics of this ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Thanks Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 the rear window is a separate part. the bottom is stapled in place under the back piece with the 3rd brakelight installed. the upper part of the rear window surrouns has three straps across the top, they go over the back hoop and attach to the second hoop from the rear. I need to get pics of this ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey b Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 if replacing the top what all items will have to be purchased? What about the tops for sale on ebay. They sell for considerably less than the ones on the other listed sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 the one from milos (on ebay) is the cheapest. it is only the top material, and nothing else. no rear window surround, and no cables. I bought that for my 91, and it was basically a boxed top made by EZ-ON tops inc. http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/company.cfm?company=800060 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey b Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 What are the "top pads" and what is the "quarter section headliner"? http://www.convertibletopguys.com/cgi-local/displaycat.cgi?cat=501 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCRagtopguy Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Top pads go between the convertible frame and the top itself. I don't know what the other thing is. If doing it yourself get the whole kit, cables and new pads and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey b Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Is it one of the top 2? My window is just fine with the rear defroster. If I get the plastic window can I change them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey b Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 What are the "top pads" and what is the "quarter section headliner"? http://www.convertibletopguys.com/cgi-local/displaycat.cgi?cat=501 Quarter section headliner is the piece that goes between the back glass and the side glass. Remember these cars come with full headliners. Are you saying that there is no use for the quarter headliner? Or does it go in the back corner and cover the metal parts of the top? What are the top pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Top pads go between the convertible frame and the top itself. the headliner is multiparted... a main headliner interior colored piece, with quarter panel pieces being the drapped one covering the mechanism on both sides of the rear. buying a "curtain" with a plastic window and substituting s glass window for it may prove imposible... remeber they may have cut it differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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