Buick Centurion, 1971-76
Convertible Top and Convertible Top Parts
Buick Centurion Key Features:
Quality: Made to Buick 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.
Best Buy!
THE BUICK CENTURION INSTALL-IT-YOURSELF CONVERTIBLE TOP PACKAGE:
Confident using an air-driven staple gun? Comfortable with contact cement? Then we believe you can install your own top--and save hundreds of dollars on labor costs! Our Best Buy Buick Centurion Install-it-Yourself Package can help. The package includes:
Buick Centurion top in Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl in black. This is the original Centurion top and comes with a plastic rear window.
Full supply of stainless-steel staples
Can of trimmer contact cement with brush
Pry tool for loosening and reinstalling seals
Pair of original configuration hold down cables, employed with the original end plate GM design, to insure the top attaches to the frame properly
Stay pad webbing set
Front and rear tacking strips
40-page guide on how to install classic two-part tops
Original Patterns: Our Buick convertible tops are made from original dealer patterns. We offer the replacement tops in original pinpoint vinyl fabric and in Haartz Stayfast canvas.
Fabrics: Pinpoint vinyl is the classic original topping. It has tiny hemispheres as the surface texture. Haartz Stayfast canvas is a three layer fabric with an elegant canvas outer face. The bonding central layer is butyl rubber which gives the top maximum durability.
Zippered Rear Windows: The rear window is zippered, as original.
Installation: This is a classic two part top. You can read a thorough summary of the construction and installation of this top via the link at the bottom of this page. The full manual for installing these "scissor tops" is available. The manual is a 35 page illustrated, step by step, book. We have had many owner installers do this job. However because of the complex nature of the folding top, do not attempt this without the full scissor top manual. And be prepared to reposition the top a few times, per the instructions, in order to achieve proper alignment.
Hold Down Cables: A pair of cables, one on each side, thread through pocketed hems on the main top sides. The ends of the cables hold the top to the frame. New cables are recommended with each new top. For these "scissor tops" we recommend the original configuration GM cables for proper installation.
Tacking strips: Much of the installation involves tacking or stapling (there is no sewing involved.) Tacking into the bow over the windshield (header bow) and into the bow over the rear window (rear top bow) is done into special strips embedded in these frame bows. We offer new tack strips for the front and rear top bows. They should not be required until after at least two tops have been stapled to them. Rebuilding the rear base line tacking strips requires special instructions which we can provide. Email us at techsupport@mtmfg.com.
Top pads: Top padding "builds out" the top. Pads can last through two tops but should be replaced if of suspect condition.
Top Boots: You have the option of using a top storage boot. Our boots fit as originally designed. Boots and boot clips are listed with "Accessories."
Parts in this category (Buick Centurion) 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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