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ncpi
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 Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 6:25 pm Post subject: 1974 SB Convertible top from M&T Mfg? |
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I recently picked up a 74 SB convertible. Looks good in my avatar, but its really a 10 footer. The convertible top is completely shot and the floorboards would be good for Fred and Wilma.
At any rate, I probably need to replace the top before the floorboards. I will mostly drive this with the top down but occasionally I will need it.
I have looked at the top installations...its a lot of work. I have done a bunch of British sport car tops, they are a cinch...not so with a VW... A local VW guy told me the plastic window aftermarket tops are much easier. I saw the one on M&T Manufacturing and it appears simpler, no headliner or padding it seems, plus the window is already installed. Frankly I hate plastic window tops (I have a MG TD, Nash Metropolitan and 90 Miata). This car is never going to be a trophy car though without a lot of work. So maybe it would be OK.
Any recommendations on simple tops like this? Anybody with experience with the M&T Manufacturing tops?
TIA, Bill
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Cusser
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| Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 8:00 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 SB Convertible top replacement recommendations |
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Chuck's in Virginia.
I let a pro handle my top back in 1980, and it's still OK. I park in a garage when not driving it.
I just drove it 45 minutes ago, but the top was down for the summer. And without a cell phone with me.
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ncpi
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| Posted: Sun May 24, 2020 6:20 am Post subject: Re: 1974 SB Convertible top replacement recommendations |
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Thanks Cusser. Can't complain about a top lasting 40 years!
I looked at Chuck's (whom I've seen recommended here before) and didn't see a simple to install, plastic window type.
Anyone use this one (#1042ST)?
https://www.mtmfg.com/vw/130/Convertible-Top-Package-Specials
I don't see M&T mentioned much here but they also have 18Ga. Floorpans. |
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