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Started by mrmatthew, March 29, 2021, 10:47:05 PM

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March 29, 2021, 10:47:05 PM Last Edit: March 30, 2021, 01:00:43 AM by mrmatthew
The stayfast vinyl top on my '76 Eldorado  came loose at the 2nd bow & has a 3 to 4 inch seam rip by the back windows on both sides (see Photo). Anyone tried & had luck repairing these issues ? Other than that the top is in very good condition...And the nearest place willing to replace it is 150 miles away.

I have a plan in mind that will most likely fix these problems quite well...Just waiting on materials... But still open for any input & suggestions.

prodjay10

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October 21, 2021, 03:46:29 AM
You probably need a new top. Did you figure this out? Stayfast is cloth, not vinyl.

The Tassie Devil(le)

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October 21, 2021, 06:29:46 AM
How old is the top?

It looks very tight in the picture, and therefore could have shrunk, so I don't like your chances of getting it fixed without the repair standing out.

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

MaR

#3
October 22, 2021, 08:33:39 AM
Did the tack strip come unstapled from the second bow or did the strip come off the top itself?

Mike Josephic CLC #3877

#4
October 24, 2021, 01:22:00 AM
I second the previous advice given.  The top looks
very tight, it appears to have shrunk with age.  Your
best (and only practical) solution is to invest in a
new top.

Looks like a nice Eldorado, give her an early holiday
present!

Mike
1955 Cadillac Eldorado
1973 Cadillac Eldorado
1995 Cadillac Seville
2004 Escalade
1997 GMC Suburban 4X4, 454 engine, 3/4 ton
custom built by Santa Fe in Evansville, IN
2011 Buick Lucerne CX
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