Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale, 1971-76
Convertible Top and Convertible Top Parts
Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale Key Features:
Quality: Made to Oldsmobile specs, 100% fit guarantee.
Original Configuration: Two piece top, top section and window section
Original Factory Material: Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl
Original Window: Plastic window.
Original Colors: Black and GM White
Alternate Materials: Haartz stayfast canvas
Package Specials: Cost savings for all of your installation needs with package specials, this can include the detailed manual, new cables, pads/webbing, tack strips and glue kit.
Shop with confidence: 5 year manufacturer warranty.
Hydraulic Components: Hydraulic cylinders, motor pumps and hose sets all available and in stock.
A majority of our customers are performing their own installations. If you are comfortable using an
air driven staple gun and contact cement then you can consider do-it-yourself installation. There is no
sewing involved.
This is a classic two part convertible top. The rear window section and the main top are joined together
at the tacking strips in the bow above the window and at the rear base line.
Our 40 page 8.5 X 11 two part top manual can be purchased in advance of the top purchase or the
complete top installation package. We will credit its price against a future top package purchase. This
manual is a great guide for two part top installations.
The original Oldsmobile Delta convertible top fabric was pinpoint vinyl. This classic was one of a series of gm convertibles during 1971-76 which are referred to as "scissor tops." for self installers we do have the scissor top installation manual.
These cars are called "scissor tops" because of the design of the top frame. Although this is a classic two part top whose installation is described in our two part manual (see link below), it has some special features. Therefore installers are urged to have the scissor top manual when installing. This is available within our complete restoration packages.
The original top, as well as our new tops, have a zipper sewn into the main top over the rear window. A matching zipper is part of the "curtain" (rear window section) at its top where the two top parts join.
Canvas and vinyl tops: vinyl (pinpoint grain) was original, and is somewhat easier to clean than canvas. Haartz stayfast canvas has a butyl rubber core which makes it very long lasting. In addition, the canvas outer layer is elegant. Haartz stayfast canvas is chosen by some restorers.
Hold down cables: cables thread through the hems on the inside of the top. They provide attachment and tension between the top and the folding frame. There are two types of hold down cables now on the market. The "universal" cables are popular because they are cheap. They have a plain attachment lug in place of the original gm plate. A restoration can be done with the universal cables. But the original gm plate grips the frame better and seats more flush to the frame. We recommend the original cables for all except budget installations.
Do it yourselfers: this is a classic two part top. The rear window section is joined under the main top with staples at the rear top bow. We cannot provide consultation on installation: you may purchase the guide to installing two part tops, below, to study the installation steps and make a decision, in advance of self-installation. We package the original shop manual on scissor top installation with our top restoration packages: this is a very detailed 35 page top installation manual written specifically for installing these scissor tops.
About boots: you may click on scans of our boot vinyls (see 'check out boot fabrics' below.) All boot vinyls are crush grain vinyls with a slight flexibility, that make them ideal boot material. You should select a color that comes closest to your interior. Black is available but not scanned. Please note that scanned fabrics are an approximation of the real swatch and that boots are custom made and therefore not returnable (except, of course, in the rare case of a warranty claim.)
There was a slight change in the top cables, tops and boots in 1972. We will provide the proper top or part: be certain to identify the year of your car in your checkout message box.
Parts in this category (Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale) fit cars for years: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976.
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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