A question about Stayfast canvas...... | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

Former Member

...I would like to replace my old soft top and tonneau (black) with new ones in either beige/brown/tan and received a "Henry Ford" reply from every motor trimmer I contacted.

There are only 3 colours available in South Africa and they are: Black, black and black...
My speedster is "Arctic White" and the contrast is too strong for my taste.
Anyone know where I can source the required length from?

After googling for a while I discovered some sites that supply ready made tops, But I'm not sure how they would fit on my frame, so my idea was to buy the required amount and have it made locally using my old top and tonneau as templates.
I have discovered that the canvas comes in bolts 5ft in width, but
I have yet to find a company that will supply the raw material

Any ideas?
Thanks,
Mitch

9/3/045:40 AM

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Former Member

...I would like to replace my old soft top and tonneau (black) with new ones in either beige/brown/tan and received a "Henry Ford" reply from every motor trimmer I contacted.

There are only 3 colours available in South Africa and they are: Black, black and black...
My speedster is "Arctic White" and the contrast is too strong for my taste.
Anyone know where I can source the required length from?

After googling for a while I discovered some sites that supply ready made tops, But I'm not sure how they would fit on my frame, so my idea was to buy the required amount and have it made locally using my old top and tonneau as templates.
I have discovered that the canvas comes in bolts 5ft in width, but
I have yet to find a company that will supply the raw material

Any ideas?
Thanks,
Mitch

9/3/045:40 AM

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I bought the Stayfast tonneau from Vintage in Calif. and it comes with snaps in a bag that you put on to match where they are on the car. The TOP, I think is the same. You get the top and a bag of snaps. It will fit all Speedsters.

Beige would be cool on your car, no?

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9/3/045:47 AM

Former Member

Acme Headliners in Los Angelos can supplly you with all sorts of colors in Stayfast. Buy a few yards & have the local trimmer custom make you one

9/3/046:25 AM

Former Member

Have you tried Ronnie's auto trim and Thiarts trimmers in Parow yet.

Former Member

Also Leathertek.Top notch company in Cape Town(also Parow)

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This is why I LOVE this site!!!
Friendly and useful advice
Thanks guys for your suggestions
I'll certainly follow these up

Regards,
Mitch

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