Convertible top question

joeype · February 17th, 2012, 08:08 AM

I am getting ready to order a new top for my 68 from yearone. I plan on buying the top with glass. My question is...does anyone know if the glass comes separate or already attached to the top?? Thank you!!

MDchanic · February 17th, 2012, 08:22 AM

The glass is part of the rear "curtain," which is separate from the main part of the roof, and must be installed using its own separate part of the installation procedure.

I can't say whether it is shipped attached to the top or not, but it has to be set up as though it is a separate part, in order to get the best result.

- Eric

joeype · February 17th, 2012, 08:33 AM

Thank you Eric...

allyolds68 · February 17th, 2012, 08:41 AM

The rear glass is a completely separate piece that is not attached to the top. I bought mine from Fusick & it was cheaper than YO even with their everyday 30% discount

joeype · February 17th, 2012, 09:02 AM

Thank you, Mike

droptopron · February 17th, 2012, 09:19 AM

There are also a number on vendors that specialize in convertible tops you can find in Hemmings. I'd check them also. They may be able to give you more insight if you need anything add'l like pads or cables.

MDchanic · February 17th, 2012, 09:33 AM

... And though you may not need cables (if yours are fine, they'e fine), you should change the pads, unless the car has spent its life in a dry garage since the last top was put on (and even then you may need them). Just a heads-up: Once the pads are off, you'll lose a few measurements and have to re-set them according to the manual.

- Eric

allyolds68 · February 17th, 2012, 09:36 AM

When I was doing mine a did a Excel spread sheet comparing about 5 vendors. The prices of each individual part (top, rear window, pads, cables, the fabric piece that runs over the rear bow, etc) were significantly different from vendor to vendor. I'm sure the quality varies also but I can usually count on Fusick to carry the best products (yeah, I'm aware of the fact that their headlight surrounds have problems and they carry PUI instead of Legendary). They have a great advantage for me because I'm usually are in their neighborhood every couple of months so I don't have to pay shipping.

Make sure you find a good source for tack strips. If yours has never been replaced, it will likely be junk. I got mine at an upholstery shop.

BTW, I never did the top, I only replaced the rear window. I just didn't have the $$$ to do everything last year.

Lady72nRob71 · February 17th, 2012, 09:40 AM

And as always, make sure you find out what brand of top you will be buying before you buy. If you will be having a trim shop install it, tell them what brand it is. Some they love, some they will not even touch due to quality issues.
If Year One is still selling Kee tops, then you're good - most shops like them as they are good quality.

February 17th, 2012, 08:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
joeype Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 19	Convertible top question I am getting ready to order a new top for my 68 from yearone. I plan on buying the top with glass. My question is...does anyone know if the glass comes separate or already attached to the top?? Thank you!!

February 17th, 2012, 08:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
allyolds68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seneca Falls, NY Posts: 1,438	The rear glass is a completely separate piece that is not attached to the top. I bought mine from Fusick & it was cheaper than YO even with their everyday 30% discount __________________ Mike 68 442 4 Speed Convertible 68 Cutlass Supreme RIP 1981- Better it than me http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...t-7-years.html

February 17th, 2012, 09:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
allyolds68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seneca Falls, NY Posts: 1,438	When I was doing mine a did a Excel spread sheet comparing about 5 vendors. The prices of each individual part (top, rear window, pads, cables, the fabric piece that runs over the rear bow, etc) were significantly different from vendor to vendor. I'm sure the quality varies also but I can usually count on Fusick to carry the best products (yeah, I'm aware of the fact that their headlight surrounds have problems and they carry PUI instead of Legendary). They have a great advantage for me because I'm usually are in their neighborhood every couple of months so I don't have to pay shipping. Make sure you find a good source for tack strips. If yours has never been replaced, it will likely be junk. I got mine at an upholstery shop. BTW, I never did the top, I only replaced the rear window. I just didn't have the $$$ to do everything last year. __________________ Mike 68 442 4 Speed Convertible 68 Cutlass Supreme RIP 1981- Better it than me http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...t-7-years.html Last edited by allyolds68; February 17th, 2012 at 09:38 AM.

February 17th, 2012, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 10,555	And as always, make sure you find out what brand of top you will be buying before you buy. If you will be having a trim shop install it, tell them what brand it is. Some they love, some they will not even touch due to quality issues. If Year One is still selling Kee tops, then you're good - most shops like them as they are good quality. __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible- (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ Lady's interior makeover Rally Pac stuff Front end job Underhood resto 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Furd Pinto (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" - in the family since new. 1997 Cadillac STS 1999 H arley-Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

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February 17th, 2012, 08:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
MDchanic Connoisseur d'Junque Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 8,515	The glass is part of the rear "curtain," which is separate from the main part of the roof, and must be installed using its own separate part of the installation procedure. I can't say whether it is shipped attached to the top or not, but it has to be set up as though it is a separate part, in order to get the best result. - Eric

February 17th, 2012, 08:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
joeype Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 19	Thank you Eric...

February 17th, 2012, 09:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
joeype Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 19	Thank you, Mike

February 17th, 2012, 09:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
droptopron delete Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,184	There are also a number on vendors that specialize in convertible tops you can find in Hemmings. I'd check them also. They may be able to give you more insight if you need anything add'l like pads or cables.

February 17th, 2012, 09:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
MDchanic Connoisseur d'Junque Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 8,515	... And though you may not need cables (if yours are fine, they'e fine), you should change the pads, unless the car has spent its life in a dry garage since the last top was put on (and even then you may need them). Just a heads-up: Once the pads are off, you'll lose a few measurements and have to re-set them according to the manual. - Eric

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