The Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale convertible top is a classic two-part top--and if you're a little handy, you can most likely install it yourself. The original Oldsmobile 88, 98, & Royale top came in black or GM white and was made of Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl. The original Delta 88, 98, & Royale soft top came with a plastic window, though today, we offer Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale tops with plastic and glass windows. We offer the original Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale convertible top, as well as other Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale convertible tops in a variety of styles and fabrics. Our Best Buy Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale packages offer the most bang for the buck. Ready to buy a Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale top? Click on a link at the right.

Choosing a Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale Convertible Top Fabric:

We offer the Oldmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale convertible top in Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl and Haartz Stayfast Canvas. Here's what you need to know about each before making a purchase.

Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl: Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl is a two-ply composite with a PVC outer layer and a cotton inner lining. Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl is a popular convertible top fabric. The original Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale convertible top was made of Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl. In fact, this fabric is original to most American cars made before 1993. Pinpoint refers to the little dots on the vinyl surface. If you take care of a Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl convertible top, it can easily last 10 years.
Haartz Stayfast Canvas: If you're looking to upgrade your vinyl top, consider a convertible top made of Haartz Stayfast Canvas. This fabric is the American substitute for the German canvases used in Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, as well as some Mustang and Lebaron models. Haartz Stayfast Canvas is a three-ply composite material made of an acrylic square weave outer fabric, a butyl rubber core, and a cotton lining. The butyl rubber core promises to make Haartz Stayfast Canvas last a very long time. This canvas is a little richer looking than the vinyl. It's also a little harder to clean. Stayfast Canvas has both better static and dynamic wear ratings than vinyl tops.

More Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale Convertible Top Parts

Along with Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale convertible tops, we carry tack strips, well liners, boots, hold down cables, headliners, do-it-yourself top installation manuals and other parts. Ready to start shopping? Click on the link at the right.

Can I Install the Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale top myself?

Yes! "Scissor tops" have enjoyed good do-it-yourself results among our customers.  However, the process of installing a scissor top, because of the top frame's design, requires more work than the typical "two part top" (which the scissor top is.) This extra work often involves the trial positioning and repositioning of the top especially at its rear. We therefore urge the do-it-yourselfer to get the scissor top installation manual, which is a profusely illustrated how-to booklet on this particular top's replacement.

For your convenience, we sell the two parts to this top together and separately. Looking for a great deal? Check out our Best Buy Oldsmobile 88, 98, & Royale convertible top packages.

If you can use an air-driven staple gun and are patient and methodical, you are very likely to be able to install the Oldsmobile 88, 98, & Royale convertible top. Installing your own Oldsmobile 88, 98, & Royale soft top can save you hundreds of dollars in restoration labor costs!

To help you install your own Oldsmobile 88, 98, & Delta convertible top, we offer a profusely illustrated scissor top convertible top manual. This covers, in detail, all the steps for do-it-yourself convertible top installation. In particular, the manual applies to cars, like the Oldsmobile 88, 98, & Royale, with a two-part convertible top. You may purchase the manual to review it before purchasing a convertible top package. (We would then pro-rate future purchase of the convertible top when it is ordered.)

In most cases, our convertible top packages include everything you need to install your own Oldsmobile Delta 88, 98, & Royale soft top. (Convertible top frame seals must be ordered separately if required.)

There is no sewing involved in installing a two-part convertible top, but you will have to be comfortable with a staple gun, manipulating convertible-top fabric, and applying contact cement. Our convertible-top packages include stainless-steel staples and the very best grade of contact cement. To start shopping, click a link at the right.