Convertible top question...

[HooToTheCore]

I have a 1970 Challenger Convertible EW1 white that originally came with a white top (V3W). What is the correct material for a replacement top? Crush grain or pinpoint vinyl?

I've seen top companies say different things about what is original. Is there a difference in the shade of white?

 

[DetMatt1]

I just got a new top on my ‘71 with the correct crush grain. It’s an Electron. Don’t forget to get the new rear window assembly too.

 

[challenger6pak]

I have an unused NOS top that is the crush grain; not the pin point.

 

[HooToTheCore]

I have an unused NOS top that is the crush grain; not the pin point.

So crush grain is original. Was glass an option on original tops? I'm going with a glass rear window either way.

 

[HooToTheCore]

I just got a new top on my ‘71 with the correct crush grain. It’s an Electron. Don’t forget to get the new rear window assembly too.

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That is a nice top installation. Did you have it installed or did you install it? Installations are expensive, so I'm contemplating doing it myself.

 

[DetMatt1]

I thought about doing it myself until I found a trim guy that specialized in tops that was very affordable and came to my shop to do it. He did it in 4 or 5 hours and it probably would have taken me 2 days.

 

[challenger6pak]

Yes glass windows were available.

 

[fk5aar]

What about the power motor for the top? Better to get the factory one rebuilt or just get a new pump/motor and who sells a good one. The top looks awesome detmatt!

 

[DetMatt1]

I would say you have to find someone to fix the original. Is it completely dead or does the motor spin and it’s just not pumping?

 

[340challconvert]

Always good to rebuild the original. Mopar power top motors were basically the same from the early 60's to the early 70's.
I found this vendor I am checking out myself who will rebuild your original for $75. There are also members on this forum who also may offer this service. Just my thoughts.
Convertible Top Motor and Pump Repair

 

[fk5aar]

Ok I am not sure if it works or not, the P.O. had the car in pieces when I got it. Unfortunately he passed away and I got it off Craig’s so not too much other than that. I have my wiper motor at Teds at the moment. If I got it rebuilt I would probably want it refinished like new also. Two tag JS Car

 

[DetMatt1]

I’d bench test it before I spent a dime on it. If it’s not broke don’t fix it and it’s hidden from site as far as it’s appearances go.