Cabriolet top question

[crosby50]

Is there a way to tell if my cab top is original to the car? I'm wondering if there are identifying marks on the plastic, or color of the headliner, etc. Just curious.

[glenncof]

Try researching on Upholstery World and GAHH.com.

I have researched this in the past and found there are three types of canvas. I suspect with enough research you could determine yours. Also the head liner is separate material and very specific type if original.

I don't have research info with me, send me a PM if you need more help.

[johndglynn]

I asked the best guy in the UK to have a look at the top on mine a few years back, and as he walked to the car he said "original top". I asked how he knew and he said that the stitching had faded from the sun; it was white but he said it would originally have been black. Then he lifted up the fold by the back window and, sure enough, underneath the threads used were black. I had never even given it a thought to be honest, had assumed it was original as the car was quite low miles.

[glenncof]

This may be helpful, click on canvas type to see texture/color.
Change year if not right for you.

www.convertibletopguys.com/cgi-local/displaycat.cgi?cat=900

[crosby50]

Thanks!