Looking for some help. I am near finished with my restoration of my 69 SS Convertible, but need some pictures of the top of the front window with the top down. Specifically the area between the top of window chrome and the pieces that are behind the sun visors. Is this area the body color, covered with cloth or vinyl? This would be the area that the header bow, latches down on top of.

Thank you for the help.

I dont know if this helps or not?
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z238/1badss396/Windshield/th_P1010068.jpg?t=1297548467
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http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z238/1badss396/FRED/th_P1010024.jpg?t=1297548701
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http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z238/1badss396/FRED/th_P1010023.jpg?t=1297548701
(http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z238/1badss396/FRED/?action=view&current=P1010023.jpg)
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The black across the top of the window? Is it painted black or vinyl?

The black across the top of the window? Is it painted black or vinyl?

The black across the header panel is an imbossed grain similar to the grain pattern of the dash pad. Very difficult piece (2 pieces) to find because it's typically rusted and it's tough to recondition and maintain the grain pattern.

Jerry

Are you referring to the two pieces that mount on the inside edge of the front window? They would have the visor posts going through and would meet at the rear view mirror?

If so, I have them. I am looking at what is on top of the frame between those pieces and the stainless trim that runs along the top of the window glass.

Are you referring to the two pieces that mount on the inside edge of the front window? They would have the visor posts going through and would meet at the rear view mirror?

If so, I have them. I am looking at what is on top of the frame between those pieces and the stainless trim that runs along the top of the window glass.

what you are asking about is a vinyl piece glued to the top of the windshield frame, i replace the same piece on my 68 with a grain pattern vinyl piece.
that is what was original in the 68. i recall seeing the same type of material on the 70's cars :thumbsup:

The top is vinyl and black in color on my car. If you look close you can see it in this picture

Click to enlarge picture.
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z238/1badss396/Windshield/th_P1010068.jpg?t=1297548467 (http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z238/1badss396/Windshield/?action=view&current=P1010068.jpg)

Thank you that is what it looked like. Thanks for the help

Yup, it's black vinyl top material. Here are a couple pics of my car....

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i115/bpritchard/Chevelle/000_0011.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i115/bpritchard/Chevelle/000_0012.jpg

Thank you Bill, those are some great close-ups.

Mine was fastened down with some kind of fabric glue, pretty sure it was original when I removed it.

Thank you Bill, those are some great close-ups.

You're welcome, Loren.


Mine was fastened down with some kind of fabric glue, pretty sure it was original when I removed it.

Yes, I think they used the same stuff they used to glue a vinyl top to the roof.

Yes it is glued on.

I went to Joanne fabric and bought some vinyl fabric that had the same grain for my 72 convertible.

Good luck with your project.