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Bleyseng
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 Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:10 am Post subject: Best quality canvas top |
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Ok, where to buy the best quality canvas top replacement for my 70's Ghia vert?
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NoDents
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| Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:47 am Post subject: Re: Best quality canvas top |
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sputnick60
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jeffrey8164 
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| Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: Best quality canvas top |
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If you still have the original top to use as a pattern a good upholstery shop can make you one with any bad a** fabric you choose.
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rcooled
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| Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2019 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: Best quality canvas top |
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Robbins Auto Top Co. is a good source for a quality convertible top...they've been at it since 1943. They don't sell retail, so you have to get them thru a shop.
https://www.robbinsautotopco.com/quality.php
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