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[mcanchola2]

i was just wondering did the early 91 capri get a different size soft top than the later 91 because i just notice that my convertible top right behind were the rubber snugs in the bottom side theirs like an 1 1/2 in of opening... for better understanding lol this is the link

http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu33/morebud/capriinfo.png

[CapriTypeR]

That gap would be caused by the vinyl shrinking with age/wear/ exposure to sunlight.
There is a difference in early 91 tops, but it is the length of the seam above the door. The rest is identical. Looks like it may be time to upgrade to a canvas top?

--Russ

[Gostlrs]

Yes, but i believe it was at the top where the window meets the roof is where there was a difference

[CapriTypeR]

but it is the length of the seam above the door

....Where the window meets the roof....like I said...

[mcanchola2]

ohh ok. So what's the difference between vinyl and canvas? Is canvas better?

[Heavensheros]

canvas doesn't change in weather conditions !! im looking for a canvas top so it doesn't melt in the Mississippi weather haha but living in Michigan was horrible warm during the day top down get cold at night put up super stiff and ive cracked my top :-(

[Gostlrs]

Damn russ we was writing at the same time...

[mcanchola2]

ok well having to live in El Cenro, ca. it gets up 118° over here so with that said is canvas still a better option to go with on this weather condition

[Gostlrs]

Always....Look at any high end convertible and see what they use.

I am in Phoenix Az so i know about how hot it is..LOL

[CapriTypeR]

I have a cloth top on one of our cars. It's been on our car for 9 years. It came from a parts car and was 3 years old when we got. So, it's over 12 years old, and it still looks brand new! The car is stored outside, all year, in the sun. A vinyl top would have fallen apart after 3 years...

Nothing is better on these cars than a cloth top!!

[mcanchola2]

Ohh ok I know midco sell vinyl but do they also sell canvas? Were could I buy one that's not that expensive but still good cuality?

[David Young]

I purchased one on ebay from Diamond auto mall.  I am picking my car up tomorrow morning.  I will take a few pictures and post them.  Can't wait to see it.  It was $270 plus $30 shipping...it is a stayfast canvas top.

David

[David Young]

Here is a pic of my new Stayfast Canvas top installed on my 92XR2.  I paid $295 to have it installed.  This is the second top that I've had installed by the same company.  They installed one on my 91NA also.


 

[mcanchola2]

Niceeee!

[Heavensheros]

looks really nice!!!