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1LoWezl
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Location: Napa, Ca
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 Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 10:34 pm Post subject: Convertible top builders? |
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I am looking for some one in the greater SF Bay Area if possible to rebuild and install a new convertible top for my 1962 beetle. The original frame is in good condition but could use some professional help along with a new fabric top installed.
Anyone could recommend a quality shop or individual who does good work? I will if I have to go further than Northern California. I have not hit any local Bussiness yet as I would prefer some one who has had one done, recommend their builder or ones to stay away from.
Appreciate any leads and thank you in advance.
Justin
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Daily Double
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| Posted: Wed May 31, 2023 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Convertible top builders? |
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Would appreciate the same information, but for west michigan area. (SF area is a bit far for me) 
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1LoWezl
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| Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2023 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: Convertible top builders? |
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Bump, One more try
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Cusser
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finster
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:23 am Post subject: Re: Convertible top builders? |
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would it be worth contacting chuck's convertible parts to see if he supplies somebody in the area?
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1LoWezl
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| Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Convertible top builders? |
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Appreciate the leads, will continue to look for someone. Even started asking at the shows, but most of these cars are bought done! Ill find the right person eventually.
Thanx again for the feedback
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tacky
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| Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Convertible top builders? |
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im in VA. i talked to a guy at a local show about vert tops as he had a 64 with brand new top. believe it or not the guy that did it came from puerto rico to do it. the way it works is you pay his airfare and all material. the top was beautiful.
that is where things stand. i think vert top makers are that rare to find. another guy had his top done locally. Price 20 thousand. INSANE
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rcooled
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| Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: Convertible top builders? |
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| Cusser wrote: |
| Contact a VW club in Sacramento or San Francisco area, and ask there. |
Also check out Porsche club meets and ask 356 cabriolet owners about tops...they're constructed pretty much the same way as VWs.
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| Appreciate the leads, will continue to look for someone |
Please post back if/when you find someone to do your top. I'm looking for a shop to replace the plastic rear window in my Ghia's top, but no luck yet 
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1LoWezl
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| Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 2:24 pm Post subject: Re: Convertible top builders? |
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Thanx again for the new leads. Still looking but will for sure post when i find someone. I'm not 100% dedicated, just looking and asking as i have time. But i am ready when i do locate the right person.
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VOLKSWAGNUT
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| Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:14 am Post subject: Re: Convertible top builders? |
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| tacky wrote: |
| Price 20 thousand. INSANE |
For 20k  I'd screw up quite a few doing it myself before I spent that.
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