Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible Tops and Convertible Top Parts

The Chevrolet Cavalier was introduced in 1982. Convertible Cavaliers from 1983 to 2001 underwent changes in their convertible top design. Purchase of a replacement Chevrolet Cavalier convertible top requires care in distinguishing certain mid-year changes in the soft top design. Be certain that your vendor provides the information necessary for you to properly identify the correct replacement convertible (soft) top for your Chevy Cavalier convertible.

Soft Top Fabrics:

Early Chevrolet Cavalier convertible tops were produced with pinpoint vinyl convertible top fabric. The original fabric was changed to the sailcloth vinyl convertible top fabric in later models. These two convertible top fabrics are manufactured with identical physical characteristics. But the two soft top fabrics have different outer grains (textures) and come in different choices of top colors.

Self Installation:

The Chevrolet Cavalier convertible tops are in the "classic two part convertible top" category. Our site has a write-up on how they are installed. Instructions are available for do-it-yourself convertible top installation. There is a summary of how this type of top (used in Chevrolet Cavalier convertibles) installs. This summary is at the bottom of this page and also at the bottom of each Chevrolet Cavalier convertible top page (that you can access from the links at right.l)

A high percentage of owners of convertibles, especially of two part convertible tops, are doing their own installation. The tops install with staples and adhesive. There is no sewing.

Cables and Other Convertible Top Parts:

Usually all that is required for a second and possibly a third top is the top itself and new hold down cables. A third top will likely require convertible top bow tacking strips and padding. But for those doing their own convertible top installation it is quite cost effective to install all new convertible top parts. Each of our Cavalier convertible pages lists convertible top restoration packages with all parts required.

Please read the information on your Chevrolet Cavalier convertible tops at the page of our site which is devoted to your Cavalier soft top. Use the link at the right to your Cavalier convertible top and you will find full information there. You will find pricing and specially priced top restoration packages for full replacement of your convertible top.

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

Available products in this category

Description	Year
Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible Top	Mid 1998-2001
Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible Top	1995-mid 1998
Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible Top	1993-94
Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible Top	1992-93
Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible Top	1988-Early 92
Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible Top	1983-87