![]() Sonnenland® is a German-made 3-ply topping made up of an acrylic twill-weave facing, a rubber inner-layer, and a polyester "dobby backing." The dobby backing is a knit-like weave original to many high-end foreign cars.Where it is, because of the top design, we will say so and the top will be made of the Almost all our tops are a flexible medium density (36 oz.) fabric. There is a trade-off in weight: heavier is better for resisting tear through, but lighter is better for flexibility and abrasionįrom within that may arise from movement. (a) the manufacturing quality control in the factory that makes the top and (b) the care and thoroughness of the installation. Please bear in mind that two things dominate, by far, the quality issue: But they do not really tell the whole story. They may specify "heaviest weight" or "original replacement" in ways that seem Preview our Convertible Top Installation GuideĪlmost all manufacturers use Haartz fabrics. Plastic windows are DOT rated heavy 40 gauge thick vinyl. Convertible top fabrics are mildew & mold resistant, and UV treated for color fastness. All seams are doubly electronically welded and sewn for added reinforcement.Mechanism Parts: We offer motor relay, brackets, latches, drain trough, and everything you need to restore your Scissor Top frame.Hydraulic Components: Hydraulic cylinders, motor pumps and hose sets all available and in stock.Shop with confidence: 6 year manufacturer warranty.All steps are described and fully illustrated in our "Scissor Top Manual" shown below. Please note that because of the unique folding mechanism of these top frames special care must be taken in this installation. An outline of the two part installation can be read via the link below. Installation: Professional installation is suggested.Our Installation Manual: Is described below.Rear Window Sections: Rear windows are offered in plastic, non-heated glass and heated glass.Original Fabrics: Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl in black, tan, buckskin, dark blue, classic white, beige.The Convertible Top and Window have alignment marks to make installation easier. ![]() Molding with chrome tips for above rear window included. Original Configuration: Two piece top, top section and rear window section they are integrated upon installation.Quality: Made to original specs, 100% fit guarantee.These cars include the Cadillac Eldorado, The Buick Centurion and LeSabre,Ĭadillac GrandVille, Brougham and Catalina, Oldsmobile Delta 88/98 and Royale Do be advised that the Hollander listings mean the part will bolt up and work, but could require some modifications regarding chrome trim and such so you can use the different year model part on your vehicle (with respect to body parts).All full sized GM convertibles from 1971 to 1976 use the same Otherwise, the Hollander Manual that the salvage yards use would have this information too. Manufacturer part numbers and such too for easy interchange investigations. They were printed to include several years of cars in one edition. Probably one of the best resources would be an old Chilton Crash Parts Manual. As the wheelbase increased, so did the rear seat leg room. One of the best examples of that would be the Chrysler C-bodies from the later '60s when the full size Plymouth Fury had a 119" wheelbase, the Dodge Polara/Monaco had a 122" wheelbase, and the Chryslers had 124" wheelbase. ![]() Typically, a longer wheelbase car back then would have more rear seat leg room while the front seat room remained constant. The "wheelbase" spec is just that, distance between the centerlines of the front and rear wheels. Sometimes, what looks like it would be the same are different, too. It would be unusual for the grilles to go more than one model year back then, but they could all go in the same place. ![]() Back then, the fenders might work for a couple of model years, but the chrome and garnish trim might change yearly. ![]()
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