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ChevLoRay · 09-22-2007, 07:43 AM

For all of you younger guys, vinyl tops on trucks were not common. With the proliferation of vinyl tops on everything, it was inevitable that trucks would be done. They were aftermarket. VW never offered them on Bugs, but plenty of them had one. It was a late '60's stying trick. The two-tone trim and drip rail trim would serve to finish the edge and help the trim shop with the finished look. There is no vinyl top option in my Dealer Sales Book for '69. In my opinion, they're as attractive as Porta-Walls on a Semi.

I have seen several over the years, but never admired them. At this time in my life, they're interesting comments on the times we lived. I wouldn't have one....they deteriorate and cause rust underneath the vinyl. We don't need any additional rust sources.

But it would be interesting to see it, if you get and post a picture.

09-22-2007, 07:43 AM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Factory vinyl top ? For all of you younger guys, vinyl tops on trucks were not common. With the proliferation of vinyl tops on everything, it was inevitable that trucks would be done. They were aftermarket. VW never offered them on Bugs, but plenty of them had one. It was a late '60's stying trick. The two-tone trim and drip rail trim would serve to finish the edge and help the trim shop with the finished look. There is no vinyl top option in my Dealer Sales Book for '69. In my opinion, they're as attractive as Porta-Walls on a Semi. I have seen several over the years, but never admired them. At this time in my life, they're interesting comments on the times we lived. I wouldn't have one....they deteriorate and cause rust underneath the vinyl. We don't need any additional rust sources. But it would be interesting to see it, if you get and post a picture. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 09-22-2007 at 07:44 AM.