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Aussie Beetle Convertible Roof Store?
lincolnlad - June 8th, 2007 at 10:56 PM

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 - June 8th, 2007 at 11:31 PM

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

Matt Ryan - June 9th, 2007 at 09:11 AM

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 ]

Bizarre - June 9th, 2007 at 09:35 AM

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

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

ancientbugger - June 9th, 2007 at 02:26 PM

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

VWCOOL - June 9th, 2007 at 03:49 PM

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