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vwtech39 · Post by **vwtech39** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:43 am

I just bought an 86 with blue interier. The top had not been put up in a while and the window spilt at the seams.I pulled it off and tried to sew it with an industrial machine. It didnt turn out well but at least I can put the top up and keep it from weather. Is there any chance I can find a top for under 750? It looks identical to the 380 SL top. Are they the same?

Post by **negusm** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:16 pm

No, the asc tops are unique.

-Mike

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:28 pm

You can purchase an original (New Old Stock) from
http://www.ascMcLaren.com

or there are other sellers of them that are copies. the copies look similiar and for the most part, have all the colors, but their stitch pattern is wrong and frequently they use light grey stitching, no matter what color the roof is. The originals use color-keyed to the roof, stitching.

tfs2121 · Post by **tfs2121** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:23 pm

i think sometimes you can find repo tops on ebay. some members here have found aftermarket repo tops but the quality is not like new.

vwtech39 · Post by **vwtech39** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:31 am

Cool thanks for your input. Do you know where to find a copy top?Im new to the sit and really dig all the info. Ive owned 5 capris and a number of ponies but finally got and 86 asc convet. Nice to meet you guys....

vwtech39 · Post by **vwtech39** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:48 am

thanks

tfs2121 · Post by **tfs2121** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:11 am

welcome to the group! i dont have a vert so i dont remember what web site other then ebay people have got tops from. if you wait somone should be along within a day or 2 with a better answer.

and sorry to hear your a VW tech...

vwtech39 · Post by **vwtech39** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 2:06 pm

Yea, being any kind of auto tech kind of takes the fun out of it as a hobby. I plan on doing some mods.l Not a fan of the AOD, got to do the t-5 swap. I put an x-pipe on last night. I know im taking away from originality but I dont plan on selling it.

KHummel66 · Post by **KHummel66** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:45 pm

I found mine on ebay in May, but haven't seen any since then.

You could try CabrioWorld.com; however on their website you need to look under Mustang, not Capri, to find the McLaren top.

svo413 · Post by **svo413** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:59 am

The tops on ebay come up from time to time but nothing in the last 3-6 months. The low price was about $340. I'm sure the quality may not be up to the standards of the original but maybe for $450 you might find some. I searched a while back and there are at least 3 suppliers.

I went with an original top for $750 and I cannot say I am 100% happy with the original. While it looks good and is made well, it was short behind the side windows and now the rear windows are degrading. By degrading, it seems to be like a moss creeping up the plastic. The old one did the same thing but this new is 2 years old!! I guess that's what you get with 25 year old plastic. Next time I would look for the reproduction that is close to the original.

75coug · Post by **75coug** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:23 am

svo413 wrote:I went with an original top for $750 and I cannot say I am 100% happy with the original. While it looks good and is made well, it was short behind the side windows and now the rear windows are degrading. By degrading, it seems to be like a moss creeping up the plastic. The old one did the same thing but this new is 2 years old!! I guess that's what you get with 25 year old plastic. Next time I would look for the reproduction that is close to the original.

Ugh. As someone who bought an original top not too long ago, reading this gives me a headache.

vwtech39 · Post by **vwtech39** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:59 am

Thanks for the last 2 replies. All of your inputs are great. This site is very cool. I think I found a home..

tfs2121 · Post by **tfs2121** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:18 pm

well welcome home then...

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