84 Regal T with a vinyl top Restoration

[Black98Zq8]

I have a 1984 that I plan on restoring, over the summer, however My question is that the car has a vinyl top roof, is there any way I can remove the vinyl and have a smooth top, or will I have a problem doing that? If not is there anywhere I can buy a vinyl top to replace this one?

I am also looking to get the car repainted, the car has 88K miles on it, and has a little surface rust on the hood and trunk lid, however it is a solid car. I was wondering if you guys can tell me what a decent paint job will cost, black paint of course.

I have always loved these cars, and the car is the same age as me. Means alot to restore one of the few classics of the 80's.

 

[gn1220]

If you remove the top you will have a small amount of prep to do. Remove the glue and smooth the area where the top and the quarters meet. Should be about it. I would suggest going to an interior shop and have a new top installed by a pro, if you decide to put the top back on. I would replace the top.

 

[Black98Zq8]

Thanks for your help, yeah now that I think about it the vinyl top is kinda cool, and it would be alot easier to have a shop replace it. I had a 87 cutlass supreme, that had a perfect original top on it, and I loved that car, too bad it got hit. Oh well the T type is alot faster, it just needs a little work, then it will be the garage queen.

 

[turbofish38]

If you do decide to remove the vinyl you will also need to replace the quarter glass with solid top versions and the vertical drip moldings on the B pillars. Also the back window needs to be reworked so the reveal moldings can be attached. Be carefull because water likes to sit under the vinyl and cause rust spots. I would suggest you make sure and take care of any rust problems reguardless of which way you go.