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Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:20 pm

I have searched over the forums and gathered some great info about the rag top grafting.
I have a 57 beetle and found a nice rag top 57 the body is shot and a perfect candidate for a donor.
Does it really take away from the value to graft a rag top or will it add to value. Yes my 57 is on the original pan. I guess it is personal likes Has any one had it done professionally and what did you pay.
thanks and I love this site. Volkswagens really bring folks together
later
Connie

Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:09 pm

Personally, I feel the rag top transplant is totally cool as long as it is done right. Of course, splits are easier to graft in than an oval style top. I had West Coast classics put a three-fold in my '51. Like I said, if it is done right, who wouldn't prefer a sunroof car?

Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:51 pm

Check out this link,these guys are very helpful and do good work

http://kustomcoachwerks.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=3993

Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:09 pm

This is pretty much the only area where I could lean towards being a purist.
If someone wants a ragtop, then they should get one.

Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:11 am

Pics of the 'donor' car :wink:

Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:16 am

Alan Willis wrote: Pics of the 'donor' car :wink:

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Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:40 am

I dont know how to transfer a picture to this forum yet, but this is the link to the car for sale.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1770335.jpg
I havent purchased the car yet, just thinking about adding a rag top. weighing pro's and con's of cutting up my original car. I think it will be worth it and will purchase this other 57.
Hope to post pictures of the work soon, thanks for everyone's thoughts
Connie

Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:49 am

Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:56 pm

ok,wheres the rest of the car :wink: