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Convertible Top and Convertible Top Parts

Staples:
Most top installation requires the stapling or tacking of top fabric into the framework (folding top frame.) This can also be done the old fashioned way with a tack hammer and upholstery tacks, but the most efficient way is with a power stapling gun and a supply of stainless steel staples. We have packaged three lengths of staples (1/4", 3/8" and 1/2").

You would rent or purchase a stapler that accepts the staples you use.
(All our lengths will go into the same stapler. The stapler is chosen according to the standard width which is the same for all our staples.

Contact Cement:
Fabric is cemented to the frame with contact cement. We offer a pint can, with brush, of the type
used by professional trim shops. This will be a sufficient quantity for all top work.


Have a question? Talk to us!


Accessories & Tools Convertible Tops
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Description Price Buy!
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio, with Mini Euro Black Faceplate and All Black Euro Knobs

Recommended for 1952-57 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
For: Accessories & Tools Convertible Top
$189.95
Spray Adhesive/Spray Glue
16-oz can Great for installing all interior upholstery applications.

For: Accessories & Tools Convertible Top
$11.95

Swatch Sample

Want a swatch of a certain material mailed to you? Add this part to your cart and we'll send it out.

Please note the material you need in the checkout box with the number code noted in the "View Color" menu. 

 

For: Accessories & Tools Convertible Top
$0.01
G.) Custom order convertible top in pinpoint vinyl, specify the type of window you would like in the details box below.
For: Accessories & Tools Convertible Top
CALL or email
support@mtmfg.com
Custom Made Convertible Tops Are Now Available! To see your options and get a price quote, click here.

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Audio
Description Price Buy!
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio, Saphire Plate with Ivory Front Knobs & Chrome Rear Knobs

Recommended for 1958-67 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
 
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio, with Chrome Plate with Black Pebbled Inserts, Black Becker-style Knobs

Recommended for 1958-85 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio, with Chrome Plate with Black Textured Inserts, Black Becker-style Knobs

Recommended for 1958-85 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
 
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio, with Chrome Plate with Chrome Scallop Inserts, Black Becker-style Knobs

Recommended for 1958-85 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio, Wolfsburg-style VW Hooded Black with Chrome Trim Plate, Ivory Knobs

Recommended for 1958-85 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio, Wolfsburg-style VW Hooded Chrome Plate, Ivory Knobs

Recommended for 1958-85 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
Retrosound Retromod 5x7 100 Watt Upgraded Dual Voice Coil Replacement Speaker, Black

A classic look with modern-day sound. For all classic cars.

Features:

  • Built with Neodymium Speaker Magnet
  • 1.77-inch mounting depth
  • 60 watts RMS (100 watts peak power)
  • 5 x7 inches

Important Note: This speaker is designed for a single speaker (mono) location. It's generally not for use with original radios unless they can handle 4 or 8 ohm impedance loads.

$54.95
Retrosound's 6.5-inch DVC 80-watt Speaker, Black

Pulp composite cone, santoprene surround sound. 40 watt RMS; 80 watt peak power

Fits most classic cars.

Modern sound with a class look!

$64.95
Retrosound's Retrodmod 160-Watt Replacement Speaker, Black, Pulp Composite Core, Santroprene Sound

Measures 4 x 10 inches. Fits all classic cars.

Great classic look with modern-day sound! Sold individually.

Features:

  • 1.77-inch mounting depth fits all classic cars
  • Built with Neodymium speaker magnet, used in classic cars
  • 90 watts RMS (160 watts peak power)
$75.95
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio
... with Mini Euro Black Faceplate and All Chrome Euro Knobs 

Looking for a basic car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio RC-900C is a quality AM/FM tuner with a sleek vintage look.

Recommended for 1952-57 Bugs
Looking for a basic car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio RC-900C is a quality AM/FM tuner with a sleek vintage look.
Radio Features:
  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio
with Black with Chrome Trim; Ivory Front Knobs & Chrome Rear Knobs

Recommended for 1958-67 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

 

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
 
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio
... with Black Euro Faceplate & Chrome Trim and Knobs

Looking for a basic car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner, and it has a sleek vintage look. 

You get:

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
  • Black & Chrome Faceplate and Knobs

    Fits all classic cars.

$189.95
 
Retrosound Model One C Car Radio
... with Chrome Face, Mini Euro Black Plate with All Black Euro Knobs

For 1952-57 Bugs.

The Retrosound Model One C radio has an AM/FM tuner that lets you preset up to 30 stations, plug in a flashdrive and play songs from your MP3 files, and front and rear auxillary input, so you can listen to your iPod through the radio. Read songs, artists, or stations off the big screen or set it for clock mode. Turn the knobs or work the whole thing from the remote control.

Features:

  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • RF remote control
  • SD and USB digital file playback
  • Clock mode
  • Flexible mounting options

     

$259.95
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio
... with 
Black with Chrome Trim; Saphire Faceplate and Chrome Knobs

Recommended for 1958-67 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

 

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio
... with 
Wolfsburg-style VW Hooded Black with Chrome Trim Plate, Chrome Knobs

Recommended for 1958-85 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

 

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio
with 
Wolfsburg-style VW Hooded Chrome Plate, Chrome Knobs

Recommended for 1958-85 Bugs

Looking for a basic--but quality--car radio? The Retrosound Classic Radio gives you a quality AM/FM tuner without all the bells and whistles of the flagship Model One (B and C). And it has a sleek vintage look.

You get:

 

  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95
Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio
... 
with Mini Euro Black with Chrome Trim Faceplate and All Chrome Euro Knobs

Recommended for 1952-57 Bugs

Looking for a basic car radio? The Retrosound Classic RC-900C Radio is a quality AM/FM tuner with a sleek vintage look.

Radio Features:
  • Front and rear auxiliary inputs
  • New 5.37 inch mounting depth
  • RetroMod speaker compatible
  • 50w x 4 MOSFET onboard power amplifier
  • AM/FM tuner with RDS
  • New LCD display with improved viewing angle
$189.95


Boots
Description Price Buy!
One GM Boot Clip for Boot Installation. 16 Required
$5.95
Tenax Fastener-American Female, Chrome
$8.95
Tenax Fastener-American Male Stud Machine Screw Threaded, Chrome
$1.95
Tenax Fastener-German Male Stud Machine Screw Threaded, Black
$5.95
Tenax Fastener-German with a smooth head,Female Stud Screw Threaded, Black, Each
$6.99


Hydraulics
Description Price Buy!
Hydraulic System Guide: A well illustrated 16 page, 8 1/2 x 11 guide to the operation, diagnosis, and bleeding of the motor pump and to the motor/pump and cylinder removal and reassembly. Diagnosis includes electrical testing procedures.
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$14.95
 
2 hydraulic cylinders, custom.
$269.95
This Universal Top Switch is a momentary, bi-directional toggle switch. It is rated for 50 amps. You can mount this switch in one of the holes under your dash and use your original wiring.
$49.95
Convertible Top Motor Pump Rebuild/Repair Service.

Comes with a one-year warranty, good from time of purchase.

   The repair service is usually completed 4 to 5 weeks after we receive your motor pump Details...

$149.95
"O" Ring Motor Pump Service Kit For Any 1955+ Motor/Pump
$24.95
Set of 4 New Pump Grommets
$3.95
Top Cylinder Mounting Bolt with Pin - 1 5/8" Long, 5/16 Diameter. Each
$11.95
Top Cylinder Mounting Bolt with Pin - 1 1/8" Long, 5/16 in Diameter. Each
$11.95
Top Cylinder White Nylon Bushing, Each
$2.95
Motor pump reservoir plug, black rubber
$1.95


Installation Supplies
Description Price Buy!
Arrow ETFX50 Heavy Duty Electric Stapler

The Arrow Fastener ETFX50 electric staple gun drives wire staples with force. It will securely drive 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" staples into modern convertible top tack strips, eliminating the need for an air gun for convertible top installation, this stapler comes with the a supply of 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" staples.

This stapler also has a brad driving capability, so you can use this stapler again and again for a variety of jobs.

The Arrow ETFX50 packs a well-balanced powerful, durable design. Comes complete with rugged carrying case and 10-foot, heavy-duty cord, a supply of T50 series staples, and a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

Additional features include safety trigger lock, comfortable non-slip cushion grip, fastener reload, all-steel working parts, and 14-amp motor.

   Details...

$59.95
 
New 2012 Edition!!!
Convertible Top Guys' "How To Remove and Install Classic Two-Part Tops."

This 50-page, extensively illustrated how-to manual walks you through removing and installing a two-part convertible top. Any handy person can remove and install their own convertible top and save hundreds of dollars on labor costs. This manual applies to almost all American convertibles made before the year 2000, and some foreign cars, too, like Celicas and Saabs. Our manuals, available exclusively at Convertible Top Guys, have been helping do-it-yourselfers for years. This spiral bound 8 1/2 x 11 book is designed as both a tutorial for first-time installers and as a step-by-step manual, too. They're the best guides on the market. Buy it on its own here or get it for 1/2 price by purchasing one of our convertible top packages.

$29.95
Fabric Rotary Hole Punch, Useful for Convertible Top Installation
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$19.95
Hand Riveter-includes: Four Nose Pieces for 1/16", 5/64", 3/32", and 1/8" and 30 Piece Rivet Assortment.
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$12.95
 
ONE YARD OF BOOT VINYL MATERIAL (SOLD ONLY IN FULL YARDS)
$65.95
 
ONE YARD OF CABRIO GRAIN VINYL MATERIAL (SOLD ONLY IN FULL YARDS)
$60.95
 
ONE YARD OF GERMAN SONNENLAND CANVAS MATERIAL (SOLD ONLY IN FULL YARDS)
$139.95
 
ONE YARD OF PINPOINT VINYL MATERIAL (SOLD ONLY IN FULL YARDS)
$60.95
 
ONE YARD OF SAILCLOTH VINYL MATERIAL (SOLD ONLY IN FULL YARDS)
$60.95
 
ONE YARD OF SONNENDECK CANVAS MATERIAL (SOLD ONLY IN FULL YARDS)
$119.95
 
ONE YARD OF STAYFAST CANVAS MATERIAL (SOLD ONLY IN FULL YARDS)
$79.95
 
ONE YARD OF STAYFAST HOT ROD CANVAS MATERIAL (SOLD ONLY IN FULL YARDS)
$149.95
Package of 500, 1/2" 18 Guage Galvanized Staples. Fits our ETFX stapler listed seperately on this page.
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$4.99
Package of 500, Stainless Steel 1/2 Inch Staples Standard Size Fits the following stapler brands :Fasco Empire 7, BeA 71, Bostitch BA71, JK 670, Rainco 7, Senco C, etc.
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$3.99
Package of 500, Stainless Steel 1/4 Inch Staples Standard Size Fits the following stapler brands :Fasco Empire 7, BeA 71, Bostitch BA71, JK 670, Rainco 7, Senco C, etc.
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$3.99
Package of 500, Stainless Steel 3/8 Inch Staples Standard Size Fits the following stapler brands :Fasco Empire 7, BeA 71, Bostitch BA71, JK 670, Rainco 7, Senco C, etc.
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$3.99
Staples and Glue Kit: 500 each of 1/4" & 3/8" Stainless Steel Staples (20 gauge). Plus an 8oz Can of Trimmer Contact Cement with Brush.
   Details...

In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$17.95
Tack Strips: Front and Rear
   Details...

In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$19.95
Tack Strips: Front measures 5/8" X 3/16" cut to length by the foot
   Details...

In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$2.00
Tack Strips: Rear measures 1/2" X 1/4" cut to length by the foot
   Details...

In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$2.00
Trimmer Contact Cement: 4-Oz. Brush Top Can. Strong, Waterproof, Flexible Bond for Vinyl-coated and Vinyl-laminated Fabrics.
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$6.95
Trimmer Contact Cement: 8-Oz. Brush Top Can. Strong, Waterproof, Flexible Bond for Vinyl-coated and Vinyl-laminated Fabrics.
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$9.95
Universal Domestic, Side Tension Hold Down Cables, Pair

American made in the USA (beware of inferior made imports)
   Details...

$36.95
Universal Foreign, Side Tension Hold Down Cables, Pair

American made in the USA (beware of inferior made imports)
   Details...

$21.95
Plastic pry tool, great for prying fasteners and seals, pushing seals into retainers, loosening fabric etc
$8.95
Plastic pry tool set, 5 piece kit, great for prying fasteners and seals, pushing seals into retainers, loosening fabric etc. Comes with red case/holder.
$29.95


Weatherstripping
Description Price Buy!
A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
2 Pack of 3M Black Super Weatherstrip Adhesive, 5oz Tube
   Details...

In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$23.95
3M Black Super Weatherstrip Adhesive, 5oz Tube
   Details...

In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$12.49


Cleaning & Protectant
Description Price Buy!
A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
A Combination Pack of RAGGTOPP Brand Canvas Cleaner & Protectant.
    Plus:
  • Raggtopp Convertible Top Plastic Window Cleaner and Protectant Kit.
  • The Natural Horsehair Convertible Top Cleaning Brush
    In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$79.95
A Combination Pack of RAGGTOPP Brand Canvas Cleaner & Protectant

About RAGGTOPP products
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$38.95
A PACKAGE SPECIAL:
A Combination Pack of the RAGGTOPP Brand Vinyl Cleaner and Protectant.
    Plus:
  • Raggtopp Convertible Top Plastic Window Cleaner and Protectant Kit.
  • The Natural Horsehair Convertible Top Cleaning Brush
    In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$79.95
A Combination Pack of the RAGGTOPP Brand Vinyl Cleaner and Protectant Together

About RAGGTOPP products
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$34.95
Raggtopp Convertible Top Plastic Window Cleaner and Protectant Kit
Contains Bottle Window Cleaner, Bottle Window Protectant, Sponge, Applicator Pad and Microfiber Towel

About RAGGTOPP products
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$29.95
Natural Horsehair Convertible Top Cleaning Brush

About Natural Horsehair Brush
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$14.95


Accessories
Description Price Buy!
Arrow ETFX50 Heavy Duty Electric Stapler

The Arrow Fastener ETFX50 electric staple gun drives wire staples with force. It will securely drive 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" staples into modern convertible top tack strips, eliminating the need for an air gun for convertible top installation, this stapler comes with the a supply of 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" staples.

This stapler also has a brad driving capability, so you can use this stapler again and again for a variety of jobs.

The Arrow ETFX50 packs a well-balanced powerful, durable design. Comes complete with rugged carrying case and 10-foot, heavy-duty cord, a supply of T50 series staples, and a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

Additional features include safety trigger lock, comfortable non-slip cushion grip, fastener reload, all-steel working parts, and 14-amp motor.

$59.95
A pair of replacement chrome colored tips for the wire-on.
$7.95
A replacement feature strip in Canvas that is glued below the rear window. Can be used for a glass or plastic window section. This also includes the contact cement to attach.
$59.95
A replacement feature strip in Vinyl that is glued below the rear window. Can be used for a glass or plastic window section. This also includes the contact cement to attach.
$49.95
In your choice of Stayfast Canvas material. This is the strip that is over the rear window on the outside of the vehicle. This comes with the chrome tips.
$24.95
In your choice of Viny material. This is the strip that is over the rear window on the outside of the vehicle. This comes with the chrome tips.
$19.95


Repair Manuals
Description Price Buy!
Haynes Techbook: Automotive Body Repair & Painting Manual

A complete do-it-yourself guide, this book will help you with:


  • Rustproofing and undercoating
  • Tools and equipment
  • Repair of minor dents and rust damage
  • Metal working techniques
  • Major rust repair
  • Body component replacement,/li>
  • Sanding and painting
  • Car care and detailing
  • Welding
$29.95


Parts Catalog
Description Price Buy!
Parts Printout: A full color print out of the parts, swatches and important information listed on this page for your convertible. Comes with a $5 off coupon towards your next order.
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$5.00
Swatch booklet showing all of our available convertible top materials and color selections
In Stock! Ships within two business days!
$29.95


Important Information

Do-it-yourselfers:   Read a summary of convertible top installation.


We a now pleased to offer hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic motor pumps, and hydraulic hose sets for many different convertibles, they will be listed on your cars page if available. Also, checkout our newly added roof rail weatherstripping seals, front header weatherstripping seals, door weatherstripping seals, trunk weatherstripping seals. Look for extra savings on weatherstripping seals kits.

We are continuing to grow our convertible related products: These include convertible top latches, tonneau covers, relays, switches, rear tacking rails (trimsticks), seat covers, car covers, and carpeting.


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