1968 300 convertible top

[PrestonUSA1]

Hello FCBO,

I have asked this before but will again as there may be a different audience. What is the best top to buy for a 1968 300 Convertible? I plan to buy it and have it installed.

Best Regards,

Preston

 

[bluefury361]

conv top cover..

I have asked this before but will again as there may be a different audience. What is the best top to buy for a 1968 300 Convertible? I plan to buy it and have it installed.

Legendary offers a very nice one, plus anything you will need to replace it. You might want to concider refinishing your top bows once the cover is removed.

 

[rexus31]

Robbins makes the best aftermarket tops. Legendary sells Kee Tops which aren't bad, but the don't have as good a reputation, IMO.

What color is the top and underside of your top? The top on my '65 was white exterior/off white on the underside. My top bows are white too. No manufacturer today makes a white on white top so I had to source NOS material from SMS Auto Fabrics and have them stitch my top.

 

[luckymike]

I would say Robbins. I have used them a couple of times, including my 68 and have always been very satisfied.

 

[PrestonUSA1]

Hello FCBO,

So I got the Robbins top in and brought it down to the local pro to put on and he said it is the wrong type of fabric. It is a GM "pinpoint" fabric and that Chrysler's used a "crushed" (leather like pattern) fabric. I wonder why Robbins would make it in a GM style fabric?

Best Regards,

Preston

I would say Robbins. I have used them a couple of times, including my 68 and have always been very satisfied.View attachment 3642

 

[commando1]

I wouldn't worry about it, Preston. There may be 1 person out of a 1,000 that may know the difference.
Nothing looks better on a 'vert than a new, tight, shiny, top.

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[polara71]

B.S. Stan, I would find the correct top and send the other back. They look ridiculous on a mopar..... I notice.

 

[commando1]

I've always said you're one in a thousand....

 

[polara71]

I am more unique than that

 

[bluefury361]

So I got the Robbins top in and brought it down to the local pro to put on and he said it is the wrong type of fabric. It is a GM "pinpoint" fabric and that Chrysler's used a "crushed" (leather like pattern) fabric. I wonder why Robbins would make it in a GM style fabric?


have you contacted Robbins with that question.
I think I would return it in exchange for the correct material, (much nicer), or a refund. I still think the legendary top is a better choice.

 

[polara71]

Does Robbins have the correct material?

 

[rexus31]

They may have just sent you the incorrect top. 1962-67's used the GM style Pinpoint Vinyl. 1968-70's used the Crush "Colonial" material which is a smooth, textured vinyl similar to seat material. I would contact Robbin's and make them aware of the issue. If they don't have the correct material, send it back and order the top from Legendary (they use Kee Tops).

 

[rexus31]

Does Robbins have the correct material?

It appears they do.

http://www.robbinsautotopco.com/chrysler.php

 

[polara71]

There it is.....get the correct one!