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Started by green69rt, December 17, 2017, 07:40:03 PM

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green69rt

I was really nervous about tackling the top of my car but bit the bullet and went after it.  I used AkCharger's thread as  a guide and, I think, it turned out pretty good.  At least I'm happy with it.

No need to go into details since many have done good jobs before me.  Just some pics to show the result.

birdsandbees

1970 'Bird RM23UOA170163
1969 'Bee WM21H9A230241
1969 Dart Swinger LM23P9B190885
1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S
1966 Plymouth Satellite HP2 - 9941 original miles
1964 Dodge 440 62422504487

Lennard


green69rt

Quote from: Lennard on December 17, 2017, 07:58:43 PM
Great job, looks flawless :2thumbs:

I have to say it was easier than I thought.  One little boo-boo but you will never find it and I'll never tell... :nana:

Lennard

Quote from: green69rt on December 17, 2017, 09:52:23 PM
Quote from: Lennard on December 17, 2017, 07:58:43 PM
Great job, looks flawless :2thumbs:

I have to say it was easier than I thought.  One little boo-boo but you will never find it and I'll never tell... :nana:
:icon_smile_big:

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alfaitalia

Quote from: green69rt on December 17, 2017, 09:52:23 PM
Quote from: Lennard on December 17, 2017, 07:58:43 PM
Great job, looks flawless :2thumbs:

I have to say it was easier than I thought.  One little boo-boo but you will never find it and I'll never tell... :nana:


Was it a small tear away from the top corners of the screen?.....happened twice to me fitting vinyl's.....not on Chargers though! :lol:
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you !!

tan top

Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

PlainfieldCharger


green69rt

Quote from: alfaitalia on December 18, 2017, 03:15:26 AM
Quote from: green69rt on December 17, 2017, 09:52:23 PM
Quote from: Lennard on December 17, 2017, 07:58:43 PM
Great job, looks flawless :2thumbs:

I have to say it was easier than I thought.  One little boo-boo but you will never find it and I'll never tell... :nana:


Was it a small tear away from the top corners of the screen?.....happened twice to me fitting vinyl's.....not on Chargers though! :lol:

When you say screen, that's what we call the windshield and no.

alfaitalia

If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you !!

CDN72SE

1972 Charger SE

Just 6T9 CHGR

Came out great but curious as to the manufacturer of the top? Was it an older repro?
Chris' '69 Charger R/T


green69rt

Quote from: Just 6T9 CHGR on December 18, 2017, 05:10:09 PM
Came out great but curious as to the manufacturer of the top? Was it an older repro?

A Year One piece.  Bought about a month ago.

darbgnik

Brad

1970 Charger 500. Born a 318, AC, console auto, now 440/727
Build thread:  http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,127291.0.html

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Harper

 :o :o :o looks great! great job!

I never thought i would say this...
you have me wanting to put one back on my 68 now!!!
yep it looks that good! was it expensive?
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1969 Dodge Charger (GL Clone)
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green69rt

Quote from: Harper on December 20, 2017, 11:00:10 PM
:o :o :o looks great! great job!

I never thought i would say this...
you have me wanting to put one back on my 68 now!!!
yep it looks that good! was it expensive?


Got it during one of YO's sales.  It was $140.70 including shipping, just looked at the receipt.  Got free shipping and 30% off.  Hard to beat.


keepat

Wow that looks great, very nice job! The A pillar are much cleaner looking without the seam! I might order the same vinyl top and sell my Legendary top with seam? 
Pat

mopar4don

Quote from: keepat on December 22, 2017, 10:01:27 AM
Wow that looks great, very nice job! The A pillar are much cleaner looking without the seam! I might order the same vinyl top and sell my Legendary top with seam? 
Pat
Good point! I'm glad some one notices these things!
I had no idea the factory vinyl had a seam that comes right down the a-pillar?

green69rt

Quote from: keepat on December 22, 2017, 10:01:27 AM
Wow that looks great, very nice job! The A pillar are much cleaner looking without the seam! I might order the same vinyl top and sell my Legendary top with seam? 
Pat

What seam?  I didn't know there might be one there.  Actually, the a-pillar was not bad, the worst part was the place where the a-pillar meets the roof and that funny place in the top of the windshield opening.  I worked on that a while.  I had to let the adhesive dry some before pushing it down.  The vinyl top does stretch some so you can push it into place but the adhesive has to be dry enough to hold it and not let it pop back out.  I did each section of the roof and edges and then waited about 15 minutes and pressed it back into place then waited 30 minutes and went over it again.  Again after an hour and again after another hour.  Finally pressed the last little bubbles in after a few hours, maybe 4.  I actually let it dry overnight and hit it again and seems to have made that last little difference.  I'll get some pics so you can see how I cut it.  Later.

keepat

 There is a seam at the top of the A pillar ( about 1 1/2" down from the top )where they added the vinyl leg for the A pillar. Its quite unsightly but apparently it's original on 68's and probably 69's,  I'll look for a picture if somebody else doesn't post one
Pat

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