

- #2003 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE INSTALL#
- #2003 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE MANUAL#
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European cars, such as the old Beetles and others also used pinpoint vinyl as the topping fabric. Pinpoint refers to the little dots or pips that you see if you look closely at the vinyl surface. Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl’s design is original to most American cars from the fifties to the nineties. This is due to the slightly heavier inner lining and subtle bonding specification differences.Īlternate Material(s): Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl. The wear rating of Sonnendeck is also greater than for Haartz, by perhaps 10%. So for Porsche, Mercedes and BMW owners who will spend a little more in order to see that "dobby" weave we offer a fabric called Sonnendeck (in addition to the original German Sonnenland or Happich canvas. Haartz Stayfast canvas has a plain (unwoven) inner lining. Many purists who own Mercedes and other German cars want to see the particular German weave (that is called "dobby weave") when they look up inside the car. Sonnendeck Canvas (also called 'Twillfast') is an American made canvas, true double texture topping like the Haartz Stayfast. Original Material: Sonnendeck Twillfast) Canvas,except Black which was Stayfast Canvas. Original Configuration: Two pieces, main top and rear window section (plastic window with zipper, or glass window with defroster). Tacking strips in steel bows as described in manual. Have to adjust processes for stapling to these bows instead of Note: Very early cars (forties) had wood bows and installers will (3) A systematic andĬareful personality ! (There is never any sewing required.)

To the frame and apply with contact cement. What skills are required ? (1) The ability to drive staples intoīow frame tacking strips (2) The ability to orient fabric sections This is available from any topĭistributor ot can be measured with the old top on the car (as Generally, all that is needed and notĬontained is the "bow height" which is the setting of the rear topįrame bow for your convertible.
#2003 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE MANUAL#
Is a bound 8 1/2 x 11 book designed as both a tutorial forįirst-time installers and as a step-by-step manual for theseĬonvertible tops. Year 2004, and some foreign cars, too, like Celicas and Saabs. Manual applies to almost all American convertibles made before the Through removing and installing any two-part convertible top. This 40-page, extensively illustrated how-to manual walks you
#2003 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE INSTALL#
Preview our Convertible Top Installation GuideĬonvertible Top Guys' "How To Remove and Install Classic The Twillfast inner lining is woven giving it a slightly higher wear rating. These canvas toppings have very similar outer layers which are difficult to tell apart.
#2003 THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE WINDOWS#
Plastic windows are DOT rated heavy 40 gauge thick vinyl. Convertible top fabrics are mildew & mold resistant, and UV treated for color fastness. All seams are doubly e lectronically welded and sewn for added reinforcement.Kee tops carry a 6 year factory warranty (without labor allowance.) Shop with confidence: Robbins tops carry their 5 year factory warranty with 18 month labor allowance.Alternate Materials: Haartz Stayfast Canvas.Original Factory Material: Sonnendeck (Twillfast) Canvas in black, blue and light oak.Made with original style Rubber Extrusions over door glass, Rain-Guards and matching Cloth binding. Factory style 2 piece Top & Heated Glass window.Ford Thunderbird Convertible Top Key Features:
