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Title: Vinyl top installer / recommendations
Post by: se440 on April 09, 2021, 12:15:54 PM
Does anyone have a vinyl top installer that they can recommend in southern California? Preferably in the Orange County or surrounding area? I need to have the gator grain top installed on my 70 challenger RT/SE. Any feedback would be much appreciated!  :thankyou:
Title: Re: Vinyl top installer / recommendations
Post by: docmel on April 09, 2021, 02:31:20 PM
There is more to it than finding an installer.  If your car did not originally come with a vynil top, there are specific trim peices on the front pillars, and on the upper rear fenders that you will need.   No one repops them, that I am am aware of.   I did mine, it was pretty easy, and I had never done one before  Mine did not come from the factory with one, I got the trim peices from tonysparts.com  (used)  about 4 years ago
Title: Re: Vinyl top installer / recommendations
Post by: 7E-Bodies on April 09, 2021, 02:36:13 PM
I have some nice A pillar trim pieces I'd sell if needed.
Title: Re: Vinyl top installer / recommendations
Post by: ply64post on April 09, 2021, 02:42:53 PM
All R/T SE'S had vinyl tops.
Title: Re: Vinyl top installer / recommendations
Post by: se440 on April 09, 2021, 03:42:35 PM
It is an RT/SE so it originally had a vinyl top. I have everything I need including all trim, fasteners, etc. I was just hoping someone would share if they had a good experience with a local installer. Any recommendations and feedback would be appreciated!
Title: Re: Vinyl top installer / recommendations
Post by: ply64post on April 09, 2021, 09:21:08 PM
se440

Here is a video that may interest you.

                        This should give you an idea how to install.
                                           Hope this Helps
                                                Jeff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MC1anP9Trs&t=25s

https://www.legendaryautointeriors.com/installation-videos/