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78 Paris convertible top

Started by MR_78_PARIS, December 16, 2018, 07:42:23 PM

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MR_78_PARIS

December 16, 2018, 07:42:23 PM
Does anyone know where I can buy a new convertible top for my 78 Paris? Any info is greatly appreciated, thank you.
1978 Paris Deville
1981 Fleetwood Brougham d'elegance Coupe
W/Astro Roof

76eldo

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December 16, 2018, 07:49:25 PM
You might want to try Hydro Electric or Convertible Top Specialists.  They are both in Florida and you can google for the web address.

Let your top shop order and buy the top.  If you bring them a top, especially on a custom, and there are fitment issues you will have a problem.

Let them be responsible for the total job.

Just my opinion...

Brian
Brian Rachlin
Huntingdon Valley, Pa
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1960 62 Series Conv with Factory Tri Power
1970 DeVille Conv
1970 Eldo
1970 Caribu (?) "The Cadmino"
1973 Eldorado Conv Pace Car
1976 Eldorado Conv
1980 Eldorado H & E Conv
1993 Allante with Hardtop (X2)
2008 DTS
2012 CTS Coupe
2017 XT
1956 Thunderbird
1966 Olds Toronado

Scot Minesinger

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December 16, 2018, 08:26:40 PM
what Brian wrote is true
Fairfax Station, VA  22039 (Washington DC Sub)
1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
1970 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1970 four door Convertible w/Cadillac Warranty

MR_78_PARIS

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December 17, 2018, 09:16:27 PM
Thanks for the info Brian, I had purchased one from global upholstery but it ended up being for a le cabriolet. I was able to catch it on the receipt & was refunded.

Quote from: 76eldo on December 16, 2018, 07:49:25 PM
You might want to try Hydro Electric or Convertible Top Specialists.  They are both in Florida and you can google for the web address.

Let your top shop order and buy the top.  If you bring them a top, especially on a custom, and there are fitment issues you will have a problem.

Let them be responsible for the total job.

Just my opinion...

Brian
1978 Paris Deville
1981 Fleetwood Brougham d'elegance Coupe
W/Astro Roof

V63

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January 06, 2019, 05:54:30 AM Last Edit: January 06, 2019, 07:17:44 AM by V63
I would expect that this top would need to be custom fabricated. I would anticipate upwards of $5k (installed) in canvas. There are 2 places in AZ that I am aware capable of this project. Last one I had custom made was for a MB SEC convertible conversion. I just got a quote for a 1985 G-wagon and it was $3000 (installed) in vinyl. That factory top is available at  $6k, not installed.
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