[shepherdlyndell]

Going to look at a 1969 el Camino here soon and it has a vinyl top. I don’t like the way it looks and I was wondering if it can be removed and if so how difficult the process was.

 

[B52bombardier1]

Simply peel it off and away. You likely will find some rust and maybe an adhesive residue but a little sanding will take care of that.

DON'T DAMAGE THE DRIP EDGE CHROME!! You can make somebody very happy with those pieces. Be very careful removing it.

Rick

 

[caminonut]

Yes exactly what Rick said,
If you are able to remove the drip rail molding's that go over top of the door down to the quarter by the door handle I would be very interested to have first dibs at purchasing them from you .

 

[Shane 69 Hugger]

What is the easiest, NON DAMAGING way to do that?

 

[B52bombardier1]

As usual, there's a You Tube video . . . .

Rick

 

[The Camaro Guy]

Razor blade along the drip rail. Not difficult.

 

[shepherdlyndell]

Thanks so much

 

[SFD]

Vinyl top haters...booo

 

[The Camaro Guy]

Its part of history. . . . . .I get comments on mine as the younger gen doesn't remember them.

 

[caminonut]

I think they look great, sets your car apart from the rest gives them more of a distinguished look of class.
But that just my humble opinion!

 

[B52bombardier1]

And I share your humble opinion about vinyl tops. My black top looks very good on a blue metallic paint job with silver gray SS hood stripes.

But with a vinyl top, I'm even less happy with a little rain.

Rick

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[billdini]

I agree I like vinyl roofs especially 66/67 coupes and they look great on Ellies too. My 69 Camaro had one that I replaced. Not hard at all just take your time. And as others have said expect rust and unless yours is going to be stored outdoors or a daily driver I would put it back on.