convertible top

[fountain1]

I am getting real close to ordering the hot rod. My question is about the convertible top. is anybody using it? Are you happy with it ? has anyone tried to install windows with it? please include
pictures and any advise you may have. Thanks

[wallace18]

Check out this fellows build thread. He is a friend of mine and he loved his 33 top. He said it was very weather proof with windows zipped in.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?11515-Eric-s-33-Build-583&highlight=Kraftee

[Svtfreak]

What Wallace said. I have it but car isn’t finished. But I can tell you, it’s a top notch deal. But, be fore warned. It isn’t truly a convertible. It doesn’t just unlatch and fold up. It is a removable soft top, not a convertible top. Some guys have had a cover made, and the soft parts rolls up and stays atop the package tray area, then the hard components go in the trunk, and it works well to save space. After fooling with the hard top and this, as far as I’m concerned, this is the only way to enjoy the best of both worlds without a lot of fuss.

It’s made by a company called rod tops. Well known, well respected people in the hot rod/street rod circles.

It takes me 12 minutes to put it on and take it off, and I haven’t had a lot of practice yet.

[Tom Veale]

I have not used my hard top since buying the rag top. It's perfect on days that are questionable for weather. Down and Up is pretty simple. Even removing it is not challenging. Nicely made, easy to install.

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[fountain1]

Thanks for then replies. made up my mind to go with soft top after seeing your replies and seeing other posts.

[Svtfreak]

Thanks for then replies. made up my mind to go with soft top after seeing your replies and seeing other posts.

I don’t think you’ll regret it. Especially if you want to remove it sometimes, once you know what goes into getting the hard top off and on.

[CVOBill]

Here is a picture of my car with the boot to store the top in. It gives you back the trunk space for luggage. We went on a 1,700 mile trip last year and had the top on and off because of weather. I think the top gives you a lot of options. Oh and SVTFreak I can put my top on in 7 minutes when its raining. :p

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[cob427sc]

Did you buy the boot from FFR when you ordered the top or was it custom made afterward?

[CVOBill]

Did you buy the boot from FFR when you ordered the top or was it custom made afterward?

I worked with Chad at Rod Tops and had it made. You can call them direct and order it.

[fountain1]

looks great . thanks

[Twinturbostang]

I worked with Chad at Rod Tops and had it made. You can call them direct and order it.

Whats the price?

[CVOBill]

Whats the price?

If I remember correctly it was $400

[Twinturbostang]

If I remember correctly it was $400

Wow not bad at all