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Remember When Vinyl Tops Were Cool?

March 15, 2019 By Nadeem

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Once upon a time, when vinyl tops were relatively new to the auto industry, General Motors took out a double-page ad for its new Chevrolet Caprice Custom Coupe. … [Read more...] about Remember When Vinyl Tops Were Cool?

Mod Tops: The Softer Side of Mopar

January 2, 2014 By Naseem

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Did you know that in an effort to attract more women customers, Mopar outfitted several of their 1969 to 1970 models with floral patterned interiors and vinyl tops? These psychedelic rides were known as Mod Tops. … [Read more...] about Mod Tops: The Softer Side of Mopar

Cougar Once Rocked a Houndstooth Top

December 26, 2013 By Naseem

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Did you know that in 1970 Mercury offered an optional houndstooth vinyl top for the Cougar? … [Read more...] about Cougar Once Rocked a Houndstooth Top

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Rocks the Vinyl Top

December 16, 2013 By Naseem

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In September, we reported on a new trend in which auto trimmers are being asked to install vinyl tops on late-model Dodge Challengers. Well, it appears that the trend is growing. Bakker Auto & Marine Trim of Muskegon, MI is the first shop we know of to retrofit a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro with a vinyl top. The results are surprisingly attractive. … [Read more...] about 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Rocks the Vinyl Top

Kee Auto Top Sponsors The Hog Ring

November 19, 2013 By Nadeem

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It’s with great pleasure that we introduce The Hog Ring community to our newest site sponsor: Kee Auto Top Manufacturing Co. … [Read more...] about Kee Auto Top Sponsors The Hog Ring

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