vinyl top alternatives....

[84regalltd]

My 84 regal has a well done (sunfried) vinyl top that I want to replace. Has anyonetried using rhino lining or something similar in its place?

 

[84regalltd]

Am I nuts for pondering this?

 

[Crossbreed]

If you can find a good seat reupholsterer (spelling?) they might be able to make something for you. It won't be cheap, but it'll be something. There are a few companies around here that make "mock-tops" for Cadillacs, so I'm sure there's somebody out there by you.
Or duct tape. Duct tape is cheap.

 

[cdg1984]

Am I nuts for pondering this?

well...yes

 

[breeaad]

Cheerios wold be cool. Just glue them on one at a time. Or for more color, you could get crazy and go with fruit loops!!! Top the theme off with a banana hood ornament and a spoon shifter. Then add a "Got Milk?" decal for the windshield. One of a kind baby!!!

 

[buickestate]

I bought a pre sewn and heat treated seamed full vinyl top for about 140 Canadian, and put it on myself with about 20 bucks worth of glue, one evening worth of work

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D8GpolzIl0

 

[84regalltd]

Thanksfolks. When I get the old one off I'll get a better idea of what I'm dealin with. Just seemed likea good idea because its made for the elements.

 

[84regalltd]

How about refinishing/ sealing up the old top?

 

[Peter]

rule of thumb when it comes to vinyl tops, if your doing anything with them it should be getting rid of them

 

[84cutlassjuggalo]

rule of thumb when it comes to vinyl tops, if your doing anything with them it should be getting rid of them

hes got a point they hold alot of mositure and often unless its not normally drivin or you dont stay ontop of keeping the moisture out or somethin t turns bad, BUT i think they look great if they come on the car when you buy it.

My personal rule is if it came with one when i bought it keep it ( depending on condition) if it didnt have one when i bought it i dont need it