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Thu Feb 13, 2003 3:30 pm

I have a 71 super beetle and I want add a rag top to it. I know there are after-market companies selling them, but I've heard that they look cheap. A guy locally has the roof clip from a 60 beetle rag that he is selling. Has anyone installed an older rag top clip into their car? How difficult was it? Are there things to look out for?

Thu Feb 13, 2003 8:24 pm

OG Ragtop in a 71 SB? What's next, overrider bumpers and a pope's nose?

Fri Feb 14, 2003 9:42 am

I don't think I've ever seen a super with a rag. Should be interesting.
Here's a link to the article I followed. It's not overly difficult, but cutting a hole in the roof can be scary. Measure, measure, re-measure, then cut it smaller.

http://www.geocities.com/almasy_2001/index.html

Good luck.

Fri Feb 14, 2003 1:49 pm

Thanks for the link AirCooledHead! Excellent article. Do you have a paper-copy of it by any chance? How long did it take you to install? I really appreciate the info.

Fri Feb 14, 2003 2:14 pm

I've got the text of the article somewhere. I'll see if I can find it and e-mail.

It took me longer than it should have, since I work slow.
The most important/difficult thing is getting the measurements right. I spent about a third of the time just on measuring, aligning, measure again.
Also, since I was moving it back about 2 inches, I purposely cut the hole smaller, and spent A LOT of time re-measuring and trimming to perfection.
The only advice I'd add is to leave a little more lip on the clip. You can always trim more where needed. When you finish, there's also a VWT article on re-doing the ragtop cover.
Send me your e-mail.

Sat Feb 15, 2003 2:25 pm

Thanks AirCooledHead, I really appreciate your help. My email is earlandent@hotmail.com Thanks

Sun Mar 09, 2003 8:02 pm

I was also planning on grafting a ragtop to my 68. thanks for the link.