Re: NOS or repro vinyl top

["Jeff Reeves" <jeffr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You won't find me arguing with you--put that vinyl back on!

A nice clean car with a vinyl top can be extremely good looking. I know all
the usual arguments: they're high-maintenance, they cause rust, they screw
up the lines of the car, they cause rust, etc.

But, vinyl tops need little maintenance aside from the occasional treatment
with top dressing or 303 protectant or some such. And, most of the cars that
are restored to the point of needing a new vinyl top will seldom be exposed
to the elements that cause rust. 

And, a healthy majority of the cars we know and love were available or came
equipped with vinyl from the factory. Those people in search of a car
restored more or less to factory specifications would need to replace the
vinyl to make it correct. I intend to replace the vinyl on my 72 Javelin
when I get to that point in the restoration. 

For a reproduction vinyl top, try contacting Kee Auto Tops at 800-438-5934.
They produce a lot of reproduction vinyl tops, and have a variety of grains
to choose from. 

Good luck, John..your Hornet is a sweet car.

Jeff Reeves
Auburn GA
79 Spirit GT
72 Javelin SST
69 Ambassdor DPL



From: "John W Rosa" <JohnRosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: NOS or Repro Vinyl Tops??
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 01:47:13 -0500
Message-ID: <JLEEIKHLGPGPJKGLAPMEOEBPCNAA.JohnRosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>



While the majority of folks have blasted this
idea, I'm looking to have my car's missing 
vinyl top restored.

Is anyone aware of NOS or correct reproduction 
vinyl top materials for AMCs of 1973 vintage?
My color is (was) called 'CN' Cinnamon.

All help is appreciated.

John W Rosa
http://www.JavelinAMX.com
 My AMCs:
1973 AMC Hornet X hatchback 360/Auto
1973 AMC Hornet hatchback, no motor (project?)
1981 AMC Spirit DL 258/Auto (project?)
1974 AMC Javelin AMX 401/Auto/Go (parts)
1977 AMC Gremlin 258/3spd (parts)

1979 AMC Spirit DL 258/4spd (parts)