Aussie Beetle Convertible Roof Store?

lincolnlad Learner Dubber

1 post · joined Jun 2007 · 8 Jun 2007, 10:56 pm

#595812

I am trying to source a vinyl roof for a 1975 VW Beetle. I have seen some online from the states but the rear side windows are glass and the current roof has plastic side windows sewn in.

Does anyone know of a local source for convertible VW roofs?

Thanks

kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 8 Jun 2007, 11:31 pm

#595817

good luck, i think everyone on here has tried to find someone

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Matt Ryan Fahrvergnugen

890 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 9 Jun 2007, 9:11 am

#595836

You could try Brad, (65busser)

He's just started a new business, he is a member here too, but you can check out his post over on the DSK site for some pics of his workshop etc. Looks like he should be able to make one if he had yours to copy off.

http://www.dsk.com.au/dsk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4270

Regards,

Matt

[ Edited on 8-6-2007 by Matt Ryan ]

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Jun 2007, 9:35 am

#595845

I am assuming your beetle is a "chop top"?? convertible

I would think you need an upholsterer to custom make you one

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ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 9 Jun 2007, 2:26 pm

#595886

Yeah, the same places that do tops for boats, should be a fair few around.

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 9 Jun 2007, 3:49 pm

#595890

yep unlike the factory-built Karmann Cabriolets, the chop-tops are different shapes and sizes depending on who was swinging the grinder. An automotive/marine trimmer will be able to make a new one up easy :thumb

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