Source for reproduction top padding for convertible?

[harrymarlin]

I'm looking for a reproduction of the original top padding for my 67 convertible - *not* foam, but (as I understand it), coconut fibers. I have found the following two places, but I'm trying to see if there is a good source in the US. Does anyone have any sources they have found as good quality?

https://cabrio.de/en/softtops/car-models-prices/vo...ete-detail
https://www.vintagecarparts.de/artikel.php?set_sho...nr=VHPYARD

Thanks!
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-Harry
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1967 Ruby Red Convertible Beetle ("Becky")
ISO Albuquerque "Imported Motors" dealership paraphernalia

[vwoldbug]

I would try Chucks first.

[harrymarlin]

[harrymarlin]

Lenny Copp at West Coast Classic Restoration says he doesn't sell them, nor does he know anyone who does.

TMI has also stated they do not have horsehair/coconut fiber top padding (I guess I should have known that)

Wolfsburg West's pad kit uses foam

From Chuck (this story gives me pause):
"I purchased one of the last ones in existence for my 67 from the VW dealer in about 1990 , the cost was about $900 back then! kept it stored for several years before restoring my top for the second time ( i like you wanted the original “rubberized horse hair pad” ...this came with the original VW sticker and part number on the plastic bag it was wrapped and sealed in from VW...when installing the center pad and the window pads were so thick that i could not fold the top all the way down( about 9-10” from folding all the way down! had to disassemble the top and install foam pad which i still have 32 years later...eventually just threw the new original pad away, since it had been 3 years since purchase and by then ‘No Longer Available’ thru VW there no sense in trying to get a refund."
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-Harry
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1967 Ruby Red Convertible Beetle ("Becky")
ISO Albuquerque "Imported Motors" dealership paraphernalia

[harrymarlin]

Looking at other postings on TheSamba, I found the following:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=328325&highlight=coconut+top+padding

That thread has some of the following pictures and information.

Below is what *might* have been the original top pad for a convertible - can anyone confirm with theirs?

Below is what the two places above provide (which is the same, I believe, as the seat material):

Does anyone know where to get the first one, if it is still available?

Thanks!
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-Harry
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1967 Ruby Red Convertible Beetle ("Becky")
ISO Albuquerque "Imported Motors" dealership paraphernalia

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

I've torn apart and juked a fair share of Beetle Convertibles pre 1968..

I can attest Karmann used the same coconut fiber as the seat pads bonded on a type of burlap material.
It is a bitch to work with to make smooth and lump free.

IMO... while not original, the modern dense foam available kits are more forgiving, doesn't deteriorate as bad, doesn't bunch as much and stays in place.

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[harrymarlin]

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

[harrymarlin]

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

Ok..ok...the top pad ...while may not be exactly like the seat pads...it surely seems like the same material with longer and coarser fiber material..
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Suggest you scan Ghia forums..
Also...
At one time some of the Porsches were created at Karmann. Similar methods have been found across Karmann products.

Chuck is the utmost authority on convertible restoation knowledge..VW and Porsche.

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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
Usually and often edited