Buick Super 56C & Roadmaster 76C, 1954-56
Convertible Top and Convertible Top Parts

Buick Super 56C & Roadmaster 76C Convertible Tops, Key Features:
  • Quality: Made to original specs, 100% fit guarantee.
  • Original Configuration: This is a classic two part convertible top: there is a main top and a rear window section. The two are integrated upon installation. Our tops are made with horseshoe zippered plastic rear window. Tops come with the above rear window molding and their chrome tips. Fabric covered header bow seal is included. Rear fabric is marked for alignment with base line tacking strips.
  • About 'Blank Curtains.' : If you have a glass window assembly for installation then we can offer tops with double thickness fabric "blank curtains" to accept your window.  
  • Original Fabrics: Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl in black, classic white and tan. Haartz Stayfast Canvas in black and tan (both with black or tan backing) and light neutral over tan..
    All seams are doubly electronically welded and sewn for added reinforcement. Convertible top fabrics are mildew & mold resistant, and UV treated for color fastness. Plastic windows are DOT rated heavy 40 gauge thick vinyl.    
  • Shop with confidence: 6 year manufacturer warranty.
  • Hydraulic Components: Hydraulic cylinders, motor pumps and hose sets all available and in stock.


Note: See description on installation at our guide book (at 'installation supplies')
 

Convertible Tops and Packages

Convertible Tops and Packages

A.)

1954-1956 Buick Roadmaster 76C & Super 56C and Cadillac Convertible Top

Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl
  
With Zippered Plastic Rear Window
OR    Zippered Blank Curtain
Rear Section:
Color:

As low as:
$634.00
B.)

1954-1956 Buick Roadmaster 76C & Super 56C and Cadillac Convertible Top

Haartz Stayfast Canvas
  
With Zippered Plastic Rear Window
OR    Zippered Blank Curtain
Rear Section:
Color:

As low as:
$894.00
C.) ADD A GLASS TO ANY BLANK CURTAIN
No need for a frame, this glass is built-in!
Available in two sizes 6" x 21" OR 8" x 25"
Choose from Straight or Horseshoe Zipper
Will fold with top without zipping out.
For: 1954-56 Buick Super 56C & Roadmaster 76C Convertible Top
SIZE
ZIPPER
$419.00
Buick Super 56C & Roadmaster 76C convertible tops and parts in this category fit model years: 1954, 1955 and 1956


Hydraulics

Hydraulics

1954-56 GM Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinders, Pair (TC-7)
Fits:
  • 1954-56 Buick Century, Roadmaster,Skylark, Special, Super
  • 1954-56 Cadillac
  • 1954-56 Olds Starfire, 88, 98
All convertible top cylinders are not the same. Our top cylinders are made from solid aluminum castings which are stronger than die-cast and our two-piece rod allows us to use a heavier, stronger steel. You won't find a better made convertible top cylinder on the market. All cylinders are made and assembled here in the U.S.A. and come with a 7 year warranty.
$289.95
1954-56 Buick Super, Roadmaster,convertible Top 12 volt Hydraulic Motor Pump
$369.95
Convertible Hydraulic hose set, For GM makes 1950-1961

Half straight fittings and half 90 degree.
$139.95
Convertible Top Hose Clip, Fits: 1955-1972 GM Convertibles
$8.99
Convertible & Window Firewall Pump, 12 Volt
  • Fits: 1946-1948 Chrysler
  • 1946-1954 Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile
  • 1946-1950 Chevrolet, Pontiac
  • 1946-1951 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
  • 1948-1954 Hudson, Packard
$1038.00
Chrome universal 6 volt toggle switch with wiring. Replaces original switch and wiring to connect directly with 6 Volt Motor Pump with no additional relays required. All wires are tagged for easy installation. Includes crimp connectors to attach wiring to motor and nylon tie straps to hide wiring.
$85.95
FLAT GROMMET FEET FOR EARLY MOTOR PUMP, 4 PIECES
$14.95
"O" Ring Motor Pump Service Kit For Any American Makes

Our O-Ring kit contains the following items:(1) Drive Pin, (1) 1/8" Chrome Ball, (2) 1/4" Chrome Ball, (2) Pump Port O-Ring, (2) Reservoir O-Ring, (1) Reservoir bolt O-Ring, (1) Reservoir plug, (1)Reservoir Plug O-Ring (metal plug only).

$24.95
Hydraulic System Guide: A well illustrated 10 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.
$9.95
Set of 4 New Pointed Pump Grommets
$7.95
Top Cylinder Mounting Bolt, One.
With Pin and Bushings
1 5/8" Long, 3/8" Diameter.
$11.95
Top Cylinder Mounting Bolt, One
With Pin and Bushings.
1 1/8" Long, 3/8" in Diameter.
$11.95
Top Cylinder White Nylon Bushing, Each
$2.95
Motor pump reservoir plug, black rubber
$2.39


Installation Supplies

Installation Supplies

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

This 40-page, extensively illustrated how-to manual walks you through removing and installing any two-part convertible top. The manual applies to almost all American convertibles made before the year 2004, and some foreign cars, too, like Celicas and Saabs. This 8 1/2 x 11 book is designed as both a tutorial for first-time installers and as a step-by-step manual for these convertible tops. Generally, all that is needed and not contained is the "bow height" which is the setting of the rear top frame bow for your convertible. This is available from any top distributor ot can be measured with the old top on the car (as illustrated.)

What skills are required ? (1) The ability to drive staples into bow frame tacking strips (2) The ability to orient fabric sections to the frame and apply with contact cement. (3) A systematic and careful personality ! (There is never any sewing required.)

Note: Very early cars (forties) had wood bows and installers will have to adjust processes for stapling to these bows instead of tacking strips in steel bows as described in manual.

   Details...

$30.95
75" PADS WITH QUARTER SECTIONS. TAN (FOR USE WITH TAN UNDERSIDE TOPS)
$179.00
Fiberboard Tack Strip, Measures: 1/4" Thick x 5/8" Wide. Expect 2 x 26" sections.
   Details...

$9.49
Fiberboard Tack Strip, Measures: 1/4" Thick x 13/16" Wide x 52" Long, Expect 2 x 26" sections.
   Details...

$10.95
Fiberboard Tack Strip, Measures: 1/4" Thick x 3/4" Wide x 52" Long, expect 2 x 26" sections.
   Details...

$9.95
Fiberboard Tack Strip: 1/4" Thick x 7/16" Wide. Long, Expect 2 x 26" sections.
   Details...

$8.95
Fiberboard Tack Strip: 1/4" Thick x 9/16" Wide x 52" Long, expect 2 x 26" sections.
   Details...

$10.49
Front and Rear Top Frame Bow Tack Strips
(Tacking strips for most top frames. Some may vary, especially pre-60s cars.)

Dimensions: 5/8" X 3/16" and 1/2" X 1/4" (in 6 foot lengths.)
Note: These usually apply. In certain convertible top frames (especially pre-sixties) the cross sections of the header and rear top bows vary. You can measure the top bow channel cross sections and let us know if yours vary from the usual plastic ones. In that case include your tack strip selection in checkout message.
   Details...

$23.95
Standard Black Top Pad Set, includes Quarter Pads,
   Details...

$109.00
Top Pads with Quarters,Black or Tan Stayfast Canvas
   Details...

Color
View Color
$279.00
Vinyl Tacking strip, measures 5/8" WIDE X 3/16" THICK X 6 Foot long section
   Details...

$12.95
Vinyl Tacking strip, measures 1/4" THICK  X 1/2" WIDE X 6 Foot long section
   Details...

$12.95
1954-56 Buick Roadmaster, Super,and 76c Convertible Top Rear Well Liner, Original Black GM Material
   Details...

$149.00
Vinyl Tacking Strips: Measures 5/8" X 3/16" Sold by the foot.
   Details...

$2.25
Vinyl Tacking Strips: Measures 1/2" X 1/4" Sold by the foot.
   Details...

$2.25
The Arrow T50ACD electric staple gun drives wire staples with force. It will securely drive 1/4" and 3/8" 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" and 3/8" 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 T50ACD packs a well-balanced powerful, durable design. Comes complete with 10-foot, heavy-duty cord, a supply of T50 series staples, and a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

The Arrow T50ACD stapler has a spiral driven mechanism for consistent powerful driving power. Additional features include safety trigger lock, comfortable non-slip cushion grip, fastener reload, all-steel working parts, and 14-amp motor.
   Details...

$59.95
ARROW RIVET TOOL KIT RL100 rivet tool is built to last Durable all-steel construction with a - comfortable hi-vis vinyl grip Spring loaded handle makes for easy loading Includes two interchangeable nose pieces & - 25 ea. 1/8" & 3/16" medium aluminum rivets Includes custom molded case for easy storage and 50 of our two most popular rivets 25 each of 1/8 medium rivet and 25 each of 3/16 medium rivets.
$22.95
Plastic pry tool, great for prying fasteners and seals, pushing seals into retainers, loosening fabric etc
$12.95
Staples and Glue Kit: 500 each of 1/4" & 3/8" Stainless Steel Staples (22 gauge). Plus an 8oz Can of Trimmer Contact Cement with Brush.

The staples in this package are narrow crown
stainless steel staples and will fit
popular air guns. If you wish to use an electric
staple gun then you will need to order our
heavy duty electric gun and its (different) staples.

Please see the "tools and accessories" link
on our home page for electric gun packages.

   Details...

$24.95
Arrow T-50 Stainless Staples, 1/4", 300 Count

 

$4.95
Arrow T-50 Stainless-Steel Staples 3/8", 300 Count

 

$4.95
Arrow T-50 Stainless-Steel Staples, 3/8", 1000 Count

 

$13.95
Arrow T-50 Stainless-Steel Staples, 1/4", 1000 Count
$13.95
Trimmer Contact Cement: 4-Oz. Brush Top Can. Strong, Waterproof, Flexible Bond for Vinyl-coated and Vinyl-laminated Fabrics.
$14.95
Trimmer Contact Cement: 8-Oz. Brush Top Can. Strong, Waterproof, Flexible Bond for Vinyl-coated and Vinyl-laminated Fabrics.
$20.95
Plastic pry tool set, 7-piece kit

Great for prying fasteners and seals, pushing seals into retainers, loosening fabric etc.

$34.95


Boots

Boots

Convertible Top Boot, Attaches as Original - In Original Madrid Vinyl.
Includes 35 Snaps and Snap Installation Tool. Snaps not installed. Attaches with a slider on rear back of seat.

Fits 1954-56 Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac Coupe, Buick Super & Roadmaster

View Color
$299.95
Convertible Top Boot Bag
$33.95


Cleaning & Protectant

Cleaning & Protectant

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
$79.95
A Combination Pack of RAGGTOPP Brand Canvas Cleaner & Protectant

About RAGGTOPP products
$39.95
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
$79.95
A Combination Pack of the RAGGTOPP Brand Vinyl Cleaner and Protectant Together

About RAGGTOPP products
$38.95
Raggtopp Convertible Top Plastic Window Cleaner and Protectant Kit

Contains:

  • Bottle Window Cleaner
  • Bottle Window Protectant
  • Sponge, Applicator Pad
  • Microfiber Towel

About RAGGTOPP products
$32.95
Natural Horsehair Convertible Top Cleaning Brush

About Natural Horsehair Brush
$14.95


Top Switch, Relays, Etc.

Top Switch, Relays, Etc.

Top Switch
Activates Raising/Lowering.
Heavy Duty: Rated for 50 amps.
Mount in any under dash hole.
$34.95


Carpets

Carpets

Loop Pile Carpet, 1954-56 Buick Super 56C and Roadmaster 76C
COLOR
View Color
$399.00


Important Information

Original Factory Color(s): Black and GM White

Original Patterns: These convertible tops are made from original dealer patterns. We offer the replacement tops in original pinpoint vinyl fabric and in Haartz Stayfast canvas. Both of these toppings were featured originally on these 1954-56 convertibles. Canvas was the more frequent original topping.

Fabrics: Pinpoint vinyl is a classic 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 middle layer is butyl rubber which gives the top maximum durability.

Rear Window Options: We offer a rear window section (called the "curtain") with a zippered plastic window. You have the option of selecting this convenient window, or else opting for a solid fabric rear window section. In the latter case you would cut an opening and install a window frame and window that you obtain. Please specify which "curtain" you prefer (zippered plastic window or solid.) Make this known in the checkout message box.

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 installation is, our experience has shown, within the capabilities of the patient and handy first time installer. Stapling or tacking and the use of contact or neoprene cement is required. There is no sewing. A 22 page 8 1/2 x 11 booklet describing classic two part top installation is listed with "Accessories." Only stainless steel staples should be used in any top installation.

Tacking strips: Much of the installation involves tacking or stapling. 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 grafting tack strip sections of suitable dimensions and we would cut and ship per your needs for that purpose.

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 are listed with "Accessories."

Installation manual: The manual for classic two part tops is summarized at the link below. If you want help making this decision, please read the summary manual via the link below.

Hydraulics:

We now stock hydraulic cylinders, motor-pumps, and hoses for your convertible tops. All are made to OEM specifications. Each can be ordered separately; however, when ordering hydraulic cylinders we recommend replacing both. The chances are that both hydraulic cylinders were manufactured at the same time: if one is on its way out the other may follow. If the top is raised and one hydraulic cylinder is working harder than the other the result over time can lead to a slightly bent convertible top frame. The replacement of both hydraulic cylinders will ensure that the top raises and lowers symmetrically.

Systems for this car take Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and have a 1 year warranty when used with this fluid. Brake fluid should not be used as it voids the warranty. We also offer an installation manual when ordered.

The 12 volt motor-pumps include a mounting bracket with rubber grommets to reduce vibration.

CONVERTIBLE TOP FABRICS
Almost all manufacturers use Haartz fabrics. They may specify "heaviest weight" or "original replacement" in ways that seem reassuring. But they do not really tell the whole story. Please bear in mind that two things dominate, by far, the quality issue: (a) the manufacturing quality control in the factory that makes the top and (b) the care and thoroughness of the installation. There is a trade-off in weight: heavier is better for resisting tear through, but lighter is better for flexibility and abrasion from within that may arise from movement. Almost all our tops are a flexible medium density (36 oz.) fabric. Heavier is not better in most cases. Where it is, because of the top design, we will say so and the top will be made of the heavier vinyl.
Warranties outlined here are only applicable for products installed by a professional trim shop or professional upholstery shop. For Convertible Tops, and related products, the manufacturer will void the warranty for any product that is not professionally installed; manufacturer defects are covered by the warranty in such cases. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage due to improper installation.


Parts in this category (Buick Super 56C & Roadmaster 76C) fit cars for years: 1954, 1955 and 1956.