third gen convertible top

**El Toro Loco** · 03-01-2010, 11:22 AM

any one know a website where i can get a replacement top for a 90 camaro iroc convertible, its a ragtop not leather i fixiig it up as a cruiser and i need the top any help would help

**Dann** · 03-01-2010, 12:56 PM

i just got a new top from a local shop and they did a real good job over here in mcallen

**bigrondownhiller** · 03-01-2010, 02:45 PM

JC whitney is the only place I know of.

**El Toro Loco** · 03-02-2010, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Dann

i just got a new top from a local shop and they did a real good job over here in mcallen

how much did it cost man

**Dann** · 03-04-2010, 08:26 AM

$1000 kinda high but they did a real good job

other places wanted $1500

**El Toro Loco** · 03-08-2010, 12:41 PM

JEEBUS!!!! i didnt think it would be that much

**Dann** · 03-09-2010, 10:32 AM

yea me either but i needed it bad

**El Toro Loco** · 03-10-2010, 11:34 AM

so does this car its not torn or anything but this car is being built up i guess restored u could say, and it wuold look retarded with fresh wheels paint and engine and an old raggedy top

**Dann** · 03-10-2010, 01:00 PM

True that, mine was bad, u could stick out ur hand outside while u wer driving

**bigrondownhiller** · 03-10-2010, 01:06 PM

Tops arent that cheap. They wanted about 1500 to do my third gen when I had it too. If you can sew you might be able to make your own. Fabric isnt that expensive.

**El Toro Loco** · 03-11-2010, 12:26 PM

^^ ive considered this my mom can sow and i can give her a few hundred bucks for it hahaha

**Dann** · 03-12-2010, 09:35 AM

might work and its way cheaper

**Smittro** · 03-12-2010, 11:13 AM

I think (if you diy it) the fabric used is/was wheather proof canvas.. But imho vynil, or leather is the way to go. If you do deside to go with a DIY top, carefully destitch the old top and then you'll have the paterns by which to cut/sew your new fabric. I did a 64 Austin Healey Sprite's seats before. @ the time the paterns could only be gotten from England, Ihad to hand sew them with piping and all big PITA but it worked out fantastic.. Just take your sweet time and go for it..

**Smittro** · 03-12-2010, 11:25 AM

PM sent.... For diy 3rd gen top kits..

**bigrondownhiller** · 03-12-2010, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Smittro

I think (if you diy it) the fabric used is/was wheather proof canvas.. But imho vynil, or leather is the way to go. If you do deside to go with a DIY top, carefully destitch the old top and then you'll have the paterns by which to cut/sew your new fabric. I did a 64 Austin Healey Sprite's seats before. @ the time the paterns could only be gotten from England, Ihad to hand sew them with piping and all big PITA but it worked out fantastic.. Just take your sweet time and go for it..

A company called Sunbrella makes a lot of canvas for boats. Should hold up fine. Dont forget a good thread too. Here is one premade. http://www.jcwhitney.com/convertible...uestid=7206849

**Smittro** · 03-12-2010, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by bigrondownhiller

A company called Sunbrella makes a lot of canvas for boats. Should hold up fine. Dont forget a good thread too. Here is one premade. http://www.jcwhitney.com/convertible...uestid=7206849

Cool, I sent him a link that deals in 3rd gen tops..

But the link you provided is definetly an option..