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1970 Challenger V1F "green vinyl top" what color was it?

Started by 6bblgt, April 30, 2018, 01:32:54 PM

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@anlauto @F8RT so the green boar grain and wide seam is what I need?  No other terminology needed?
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

F8RT

@7E-Bodies that is what mine is. From my research and what was on my car all 1970's were a wide seam. Also mine is called antique green which from my research was only offered on 1970's. It will take awhile to get it being I'm told the vinyl is still being made. They will send you a free sample which I recommend to make sure it matches your original. It's only about 1" square. My interior was tan the only place I could get the correct headliner was from them also. They will send sample of it also. You can go online and request samples just check boxes of what you need.

anlauto

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@F8RT I saw in one of your posts that your car came with the V5F code body side moldings and that you couldn't find replacements.  I'm in the same boat yet I have NOS blue ones that I plan to either vinyl dye or paint with a flexible bumper type paint. My problem is I don't have an original to peel back and verify exact unfaded color for paint/dye matching.  The originals were such a light green they were almost milky.  Do you by chance have even a rough original?

Kevin

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1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

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@anlauto @F8RT Ok, my hat is officially in the ring. Order for vinyl top placed from SMS (and she got the info from Alan's order.  Slight inflation factored in, of course.  Maybe I'll take up golf and gardening for the next two years, lol.  We shall see. Hopefully they're getting quicker. 
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

anlauto

I think somewhere in this thread I said how long mine took to get here...I can't see you're taking that long... :headbang:
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@F8RT @anlauto @6bblgt @750-h2 @RUNCHARGER
I just wanted to pop in and let you guys know that my phone chirped after dinner tonight indicating an email had arrived...an emailed shipping notice from SMS! Apparently my vinyl top has been shipped and is expected to arrive 11/4/19 (the cars 50th birthday!). That's almost 4 months to the day I ordered and paid. Apparently the process is streamlined. I figured you'd all want to know things had improved. I'll be sure to lay it out on the car and inspect it when it arrives and post pics and any follow up questions. Thank you all again for guiding me through this.

Kevin
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green


F8RT

@7E-Bodies
Hope you have better luck than I'm having. Everyone knows they sent me a bad top back in February which they said they would replace once they made more vinyl. It's been 9 months but got my last Tuesday. I laid it on the cay Saturday to check it out and to my surprise they made it wrong again!
Best I can tell it's backwards, sewed the left panel on the right and the right panel on the left. That makes the wide part of the seam in the front. Now trying to deal by phone message and email because no one will ever answer a phone. Today she emailed that she had made the top just like the last two. One being Alan's top. I sent pictures and tried to explain. I have asked for someone to call me so we can discuss. This has been approx an 18 month process I would like to complete my car.

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1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

F8RT

4th picture is the 1st one laying on top of the second one. You can't see where they ironed a flat place on the first one but it's on a previous post, you can see they didn't include the A pillar pieces. But you can see how bad the second one is. I just hope they made plenty of vinyl I can't wait another 9 months!

750-h2

Man is that SCR@$%*D up! Hope they make it right for you. I guess Alan and I got lucky?


anlauto

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There is no emoji for the way I'm feeling right now  :Thud: I can't imagine what you're going through.... :pullinghair:
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I agree @anlauto   ... heartache. And my same top is due to arrive tomorrow. I'm more than a tad bit concerned. I'm no Upholstry guy, so it'll be hard for me to lay it on the car and know what is meant to be pulled, stretched, trimmed and tucked. I honestly can't. My only hope is to lay it out, photograph it from all angles, and plead for help from you guys. I will certainly get back to this thread asap. I also am open to anyone here contacting me by phone after mine arrives. I could even walk around it with FaceTime running if that'd help. You guys have been nothing but helpful in this thread and I aim to return that virtue.

Kevin
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

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Well, I may have lucked out. Here's what I have. Of course I will get any detailed photos and measurements you guys want, but please critique as needed. Sorry the left quarter is off. Doing the factory look undercoating from Resto Rick before I weld it on.
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green

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@F8RT is SMS offering any resolve? I can't understand how they could screw one up, then make another correct if they're truly using a pattern. If they'll work with you, I'm guessing the only good news is that they're turning these out in four months now and fall/winter are upon us. I'm hoping mine in the above pics is ok. Seems to be, but I'm no pro on vinyl tops. Hoping @6bblgt @anlauto @RUNCHARGER @750-h2 and the others will critique the photos soon. According to SMS I have 5 days to inform of issues. All help appreciated
1970 Challenger R/T Numbers Matching 440 Auto in F8 Quad Green