Where to buy Cabrio top

Wachuko · 09-19-2007, 12:44 PM

OK, can't hold out anymore...

plastic window has started to crack, the canvas on the top is so thin I can almost see thru it... The inside liner (yeah, liner, ha!, that piece of thin cloth they call liner) was gone 4 years ago…the elastic straps are worse than my grandma’s panty hose…

I have the liner… have had it for more than 5 years… and the straps… but need the complete top (including rear plastic window).

What is a good source for buying this?

Then I need to figure out where to go for the install… does not look like something I could tackle at home…

And those of you living in San Diego, San Francisco or any other non-raining location.. SHUT UP! I don’t need your “I never put the top up in my car” “Has not rain in 240 days” crap.

Ruairidh · 09-19-2007, 01:04 PM

I had a new one fitted 2 years back. Let me look out the invoice to see where they sourced the top from (they did a good job).

You going with a 964 one or a 993 one?

Wachuko · 09-19-2007, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruairidh

I had a new one fitted 2 years back. Let me look out the invoice to see where they sourced the top from (they did a good job).

You going with a 964 one or a 993 one?

Have not decided on the style... a 993 style would look nice.

Thank you!!

jimq · 09-19-2007, 01:27 PM

Jaime get some of that spray on rubber coating for the top and a bit of duct tape for the rear window and you should be all set

sorry no help here

hawk911 · 09-19-2007, 01:48 PM

Jamie- the 993 style really looks better IMO. When I have to replace, it will be the 993 style for sure.

Rocket Rob · 09-19-2007, 02:05 PM

Its been about 10 years since I had my top replaced but I had good luck using Bascom Trip & Upholstery in California. See http://www.bascomtrim.com/porschespec.htm

No affiliation.

Wachuko · 09-28-2007, 10:28 PM

OK, I found a few places that sell the top...

Question is... German Canvas??? Stafast Canvas ?? What is the difference??

Price wise we are talking about around US$160.00 difference...

German - 550.00
Stafast - 390.00

jimq · 09-29-2007, 08:47 AM

Stafast is like used on boat tops. Thats about all I know

Rocket Rob · 09-29-2007, 09:19 AM

I went with the domestic canvas at the recommendation of the installer. They said that both canvases were comparable but that the domestic version was sewed together with better thread. It is more resistant to rotting in the sun. Ten years later, the top still looks great.

Wachuko · 11-20-2007, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket Rob

I went with the domestic canvas at the recommendation of the installer. They said that both canvases were comparable but that the domestic version was sewed together with better thread. It is more resistant to rotting in the sun. Ten years later, the top still looks great.

Thank you. Cabrio top ordered. Rear window just broke this morning as I was putting the top away...

Wachuko · 11-20-2007, 06:31 PM

Got it from Cabrio World

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM:
1 Porsche 911 Cabriolet , Carrera Convertible Top (1991 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Carrera) Options: Stayfast [+$417]
1 Piece Non Original 993 Look [+$100]
Color: Black
PRICE: $517.00
TOTAL: $517.00
SHIPPING: $17.52
GRAND TOTAL: $534.52

LUCKe27 · 11-20-2007, 06:57 PM

Wachuko, please let us know how you like it. Have pepole put these 993-look tops on 3.2's?

hawk911 · 11-20-2007, 07:23 PM

Jaime, who's doing the install?

ebenke · 11-20-2007, 07:32 PM

Did you check with Terry's upholstery in Orlando, I have heard they do good work, don't know if they do Cab tops though. Their info is in the PCA Speil, (no affliliation)

Jaime,

How are you? we met on I-4 going to Rennsport a few weeks back, I was the one in the '93 C2, with the other red '90 Ruf C2.

Wachuko · 11-20-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawk911

Jaime, who's doing the install?

Not sure... I thought about doing it myself... there is someone here that did it... not sure...

09-19-2007, 12:44 PM	#1
Wachuko Professor of Pending Projects Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 7,505	Where to buy Cabrio top OK, can't hold out anymore... plastic window has started to crack, the canvas on the top is so thin I can almost see thru it... The inside liner (yeah, liner, ha!, that piece of thin cloth they call liner) was gone 4 years ago…the elastic straps are worse than my grandma’s panty hose… I have the liner… have had it for more than 5 years… and the straps… but need the complete top (including rear plastic window). What is a good source for buying this? Then I need to figure out where to go for the install… does not look like something I could tackle at home… And those of you living in San Diego, San Francisco or any other non-raining location.. SHUT UP! I don’t need your “I never put the top up in my car” “Has not rain in 240 days” crap. __________________ Drive Safe! Jaime Diaz (a.k.a Wachuko) '83 911 Schieferblaumetallic SC Coupe -> Transformation '91 964 C4 Wide-Body Cabriolet '09 BMW X5 xDrive35d MaxJax low-ceiling two-post lift Missed but never forgotten: '02 996TT Seal Gray '04 VW Golf R32 '97 993 C2S Vesuvius Metallic with Aerokit '87 951 Rennlist Member 020402-3738

09-19-2007, 01:04 PM	#2
Ruairidh Super Guru Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,767	I had a new one fitted 2 years back. Let me look out the invoice to see where they sourced the top from (they did a good job). You going with a 964 one or a 993 one? __________________ Ruairidh '91 Polar Silver C4 Cab HWFMR #99

09-19-2007, 01:27 PM	#4
jimq Burgled Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Altamonte Springs, Fl/Gwynns Island, Va. Posts: 12,812	Jaime get some of that spray on rubber coating for the top and a bit of duct tape for the rear window and you should be all set sorry no help here __________________ jim *Conservatives....We work hard so you don't have to* 91 White C2 Cab tiptronic 03 Black 996TT X-50 Grocery getter 2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L Gas Hog Bend-Pak Scissor Lift 64 230SL Mercedes (SOLD after 18 years ) Some other Porsche's

09-19-2007, 02:05 PM	#6
Rocket Rob Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,385	Its been about 10 years since I had my top replaced but I had good luck using Bascom Trip & Upholstery in California. See http://www.bascomtrim.com/porschespec.htm No affiliation. __________________ Rob '90 C-4 Cab (daily driver-230K miles on original engine) '91 C-2 Coupe (weekend toy/DE car) '91 Honda Civic Si (winter-mobile)

09-28-2007, 10:28 PM	#7
Wachuko Professor of Pending Projects Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 7,505	OK, I found a few places that sell the top... Question is... German Canvas??? Stafast Canvas ?? What is the difference?? Price wise we are talking about around US$160.00 difference... German - 550.00 Stafast - 390.00 __________________ Drive Safe! Jaime Diaz (a.k.a Wachuko) '83 911 Schieferblaumetallic SC Coupe -> Transformation '91 964 C4 Wide-Body Cabriolet '09 BMW X5 xDrive35d MaxJax low-ceiling two-post lift Missed but never forgotten: '02 996TT Seal Gray '04 VW Golf R32 '97 993 C2S Vesuvius Metallic with Aerokit '87 951 Rennlist Member 020402-3738

09-19-2007, 01:48 PM	#5
hawk911 Super User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,343	Jamie- the 993 style really looks better IMO. When I have to replace, it will be the 993 style for sure.

09-29-2007, 08:47 AM	#8
jimq Burgled Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Altamonte Springs, Fl/Gwynns Island, Va. Posts: 12,812	Stafast is like used on boat tops. Thats about all I know __________________ jim *Conservatives....We work hard so you don't have to* 91 White C2 Cab tiptronic 03 Black 996TT X-50 Grocery getter 2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L Gas Hog Bend-Pak Scissor Lift 64 230SL Mercedes (SOLD after 18 years ) Some other Porsche's

09-29-2007, 09:19 AM	#9
Rocket Rob Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,385	I went with the domestic canvas at the recommendation of the installer. They said that both canvases were comparable but that the domestic version was sewed together with better thread. It is more resistant to rotting in the sun. Ten years later, the top still looks great. __________________ Rob '90 C-4 Cab (daily driver-230K miles on original engine) '91 C-2 Coupe (weekend toy/DE car) '91 Honda Civic Si (winter-mobile)

11-20-2007, 06:31 PM	#11
Wachuko Professor of Pending Projects Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 7,505	Got it from Cabrio World DESCRIPTION OF ITEM: 1 Porsche 911 Cabriolet , Carrera Convertible Top (1991 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Carrera) Options: Stayfast [+$417] 1 Piece Non Original 993 Look [+$100] Color: Black PRICE: $517.00 TOTAL: $517.00 SHIPPING: $17.52 GRAND TOTAL: $534.52 __________________ Drive Safe! Jaime Diaz (a.k.a Wachuko) '83 911 Schieferblaumetallic SC Coupe -> Transformation '91 964 C4 Wide-Body Cabriolet '09 BMW X5 xDrive35d MaxJax low-ceiling two-post lift Missed but never forgotten: '02 996TT Seal Gray '04 VW Golf R32 '97 993 C2S Vesuvius Metallic with Aerokit '87 951 Rennlist Member 020402-3738

11-20-2007, 06:57 PM	#12
LUCKe27 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Atlanta burbs Posts: 318	Wachuko, please let us know how you like it. Have pepole put these 993-look tops on 3.2's?

11-20-2007, 07:23 PM	#13
hawk911 Super User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,343	Jaime, who's doing the install?

11-20-2007, 07:32 PM	#14
ebenke User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 42	Did you check with Terry's upholstery in Orlando, I have heard they do good work, don't know if they do Cab tops though. Their info is in the PCA Speil, (no affliliation) Jaime, How are you? we met on I-4 going to Rennsport a few weeks back, I was the one in the '93 C2, with the other red '90 Ruf C2.