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I need help in finding the most reasonable top kit (including bows) out there....any thoughts?

9/8/192:50 PM

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Gordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member

What is your car?

The top and bows from Vintage should fit Vintage, JPS and CMC, but it helps to know what the top is being fitted to, first.

9/8/193:21 PM

CMC

9/8/193:45 PM

Gordon NicholsMassachusetts 1993 CMC Supporting Member

OK, call Greg Leach at VintageMotorcarsInc.com

You have a choice of High Bow top (more like a Cabriolet) or Low Bow (more like a traditional Speedster top).

They can help with side windows, too.

9/8/194:19 PM

Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

Buy the top and steel bow set from the same supplier ...CMC - FF steel bows are specific ( radius) for their top.

9/8/195:51 PM

Looks like about 1500+ from vintage....is that about correct?

9/8/196:25 PM

Jim Gilbert - Madison, Mississippi

I have a new Beck top and frame for sale.

9/9/196:08 AM

How much are you asking?

9/9/197:12 AM

Jim Gilbert - Madison, Mississippi

Like to get $1000. May trade for 356 luggage rack and straps.

Photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jta...5SrSJaWfNXTCFwa?dl=0

9/9/192:39 PM

JB356SR

Alan Merklin posted:
Buy the top and steel bow set from the same supplier ...CMC - FF steel bows are specific ( radius) for their top.

I’m looking to get a top in the spring. Is there anyway I can check my top frame to see if it’s compatible with a vintage motor car top?

9/9/193:13 PM

Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

Not unless someone has one off the car that can trace it.. I tried a couple of times to re-bend a CMC FF metal bow and t just didn't work out right...an 1/*" out and it causes the top to sag and or be baggy.

9/9/194:22 PM

JB356SR

Alan Merklin posted:
Not unless someone has one off the car that can trace it.. I tried a couple of times to re-bend a CMC FF metal bow and t just didn't work out right...an 1/*" out and it causes the top to sag and or be baggy.

Any way to trace it? Part number, a mark of some kind? I really like the that the frame is like a stainless steel look. Like to keep it that way if it’s possible

9/9/195:18 PM

LfepardoSeattle, WA, 2013 VS

You could always try Rafael in Mexico,,, he builds articulated frame/tops... similar to the originals... I had a good experience with his product/him. Others in the forum have tried his tops as well ... and back then for under 1000$ Including shipping. Not sure what his pricing would be today. His email is attached below,

https://www.speedsterowners.co...lica-convertible-top

cheers,

9/9/198:25 PM

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