Guest Doobby Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 The top on my 124 Coupe is in pretty bad shape. I assume that it's original. Anyone know where you can buy a replacement top? If so, how the heck do you put it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 You would have to make a replacement top and if you were to look in the past issues C.D of the D.B club news you would find installation information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete K. Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Doobby, What Jason says is good advice. I just want to add, LeBaron-Bonney auto upholstery shop is up the road from me. I stop in there time to time, just to ogle the cars they've got in the shop. They do a lot more than just Fords! and boy, are they good. I went into their materials room and it was amazing! HUGE rolls of all kinds of fabrics, great big bales of cotton batting, top materials,etc...Those folks up there are good to know. I'm sure they can help you with questions and the materials. They'll sell you any amount of material and top padding for underneath, also the welting and trim ends. Don't throw anything out from your old top, at least until the new one is in place. I'm not totally familiar with your coupe's top, but most cars of that era were very much basically the same. The details could be found in the D.B. club issues like Jason said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgy6 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Also, in the reading of old threads on this forum that I have done, I have seen a few where people have rebuilt the tops themsleves. I'm sorry I can't remember exactly who they are right now but people with the knowledge of how to do it are on here and there should be some pics as well. Have a bit of search and you may find some stuff that gets you moving in the right direction.Best of luck with it, and nice car! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 See the recent thread "Slow Progress but Getting There"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billstewart Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) doobby, the thread is [ progess on 24 db ,top]by billstewart, I had to make the top wood on mine. Don't look like you will have to,it fasten on with screws under the windows, bill Edited July 1, 2012 by billstewart spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doobby Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Thanks for all of the help. LeBaron-Bonney seems to have the material. Once I knew the proper terms, it's easier to Google and find info. Now I'm on to tinkering with the vacuum tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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