Replacing the black vinyl top on my ‘65, and it appears that there are several options in terms of manufacturers.
Any recommendations in terms of which brand to go with? Legendary from NPD? Scott Drake?
Also - seems like there’s the “correct”/bigger grain pattern available at an extra cost. Do we like this for the extra cost?
Any input from experienced vinyl top installers would be appreciated!
Thanks!
It took me a bit to chime-in on this, because I discovered that our vinyl top selections are a bit of a "mess" in our catalog and online. I'll try to keep it simple.
The correct vinyl top for your '65 would be one with "integral A-pillars".
We carry two levels of quality, the lesser quality being manufactured by Acme (VT-50-AS) and the best-quality being manufactured by Legendary (VT-56-A).
The PRIMARY DIFFERENCE between the more-expensive Legendary, and pretty much any/every other brand that's out there, is the correctness of the Levant grain.
As far as I know, Legendary and only Legendary has Levant vinyl that is dead-nuts correct and accurate to original. The Levant that everyone else is using does not have near the level of depth and definition. It looks like someone hit the vinyl with a giant flat-iron.
I realize that $318.95 is pricey for a vinyl top... But since a K-code is a fairly high-dollar car, you might consider taking the plunge on this one. Side by side, the difference is very noticeable.
Rick
NPD