Something I just found out, Up tops for early annuals

[gtx6970]

Ok, maybe some of you knew this already.

But while packing some kits away. Just for giggles I tried the uptop off an original AMT 1962 Impala convertible. On both my original issue 1960 Bonneville and 1959 Buick.

It looks killer, although its not a 100% drop on . BUT, it fits the Pontiac pretty well with minimal work  and definitely manageable to make it work on the Buick as well . I also did a test fit on my 58 Bonneville, and not so well.

Good thing I have a few spare AMT uptops I guess

just a little tidbit for us old annuals collectors / builders

Enjoy

Edited July 14, 2018 by gtx6970

[Motor City]

On some of the later kits with this option, it was recommended to cut the sunvisors off to get a better fit.  It sounds like a good idea, but the execution wasn't what it should have been.  Some promos were made with the top up ('62 Ford Galaxie comes to mind).

[Oldcarfan27]

Bill, better go back and check your spelling on your original message before you get a warning from the moderator. ?

[disabled modeler]

Snake... I love having up tops on my convertibles...wish I had more that fit them and looked right like those do.   I like the classy looks they add to them...its just finding them and getting a hold of them....

59,63,64,68,70 Bonnevilles

70 GTO...for a conversion project.

59,61,63,64 Buicks

64 Olds Cutlass

59,63,66 Mercurys

68 Cadillac

59,66,67,70 Impalas

67 Ambassador

63,64 Falcons

63,64 Galaxies

68/69 Roadrunner..for a conversion project.

etc.   Nice finds Snake..!