Any pics or opinions? Convertible top color.

Hi,

I've got fresh paint on the car...'71 Skylark Custom convertible. It's DuPont Hot Hues Ragin' Ruby. The interior is pearl white with black carpet & dash. I'm on the fence with the top; was white, but I think black would be sharp. Obviously, with an aftermarket color I'm not going for authenticity.

I'd really like to see any pics of your rides with a black convertible top, especially if your car is red...and I'd welcome any opinions as well.

Thanks,

Jay

 

Having had both a couple of times each, I vote for white, especially with the red, and white interior.

 

WHITE works for me.

In my opinion it gives the car a real class look with the red paint..


Mike

NJ

 

I have mixed emotions. First I don't like pure white at all, on tops on interior, because I can't keep them clean. I like black tops because they are very easy to clean, but they will fry you if up and driving in the hot sun. I liked the top I ordered for the red car in the picture to match my "dove" interior, did not cost extra, a good match, and I babied it to keep it clean. Covered the top at all times in the garage to keep the dust off.

 

I'm with Chris,White :TU:

DL

 

Especially in MN, heat is not your problem. My car does have a black interior, but here is a pic:

 

I like the black top better

 

If she were mine she would be getting a white top:bglasses: But if she were getting parked outside than she would be going black.

 

Top choices can depend on the look you're after. Here's my thoughts: I like light tops on dark cars, and vice versa. The car can have completely different "looks"...top-up and top-down. Tops don't have to be white or black. Mine is Bittersweet Mist with Pearl interior and a Sandalwood (beige) top. For me, white was too "bright" and didn't bring out the gold metallic in the paint. Since you're not going authentic, pick a color that makes you smile when you see your 'Lark with the top up...

 

IMHO top should match the interior color.

 

You could always have a top made to match the paint color.

 

Thanks for the opinions and the pics!! I'll let you know which way it goes...........

 

Black Canvas?

 

I like something different. Typically , top matches the interior. I've seen a 72 Stage 1 Stratomist that was originally white interior/black top that he changed to white/white and I can't figure out why. Mine is Stratomist, black interior / white top and that's what's different about it. You don't see that often enough.Even if it's different, go with what you like. Not just the white/white or black/black.:TU:

 

Buy an Electron regarless of the color decision.

http://www.electrontop.com/