The vinyl tops originally were installed on cars that the lead joint between the roof and body were too bad to smooth out easily so taking one off is asking for trouble....that said, I'd prolly have to take it off too!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.