Convertible help in New York?

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I have a 79 SB Vert with a very noisy top. The top was redone before I bought the car and looks great - as does the rest of the car. The padding is in good shape (foam not horsehair) but it roars and whistles like hell. I can't figure it out and it's time for the pros. Does anyone know of a Convertible shop in NY - I'm in the Hudson valley- that could figure this out and fix it? Thanks, David

Mike64Bug · Accepted Answer

I didn't realize there were any aircooled vw's that survived in the Hudson Valley. I haven't lived there for twenty years and I'm still brushing off the salt. : o) You may have to scour the telephone book yellow pages to find something close by or hopefully someone on here will be able to make a more personal recommendation. Here are a couple of installers listed under Robbins Auto Top that might be close enough. You might also try the forums over at Hemmings Motor News.

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EDCO Auto Upholstery

340 Old Niskayuna Rd. Latham, NY 12110 Tel: 518-785-8093

Just Rite Auto Trim

27 Heywood Avenue West Springfield, MA Tel: 866-719-9149 Email: snipped-for-privacy@aol.com

D&LBusch · Answer

Not only has it survived, there is no rust either.  The last owner had the top completely redone before I bought it 5 years ago and I completed the restoration.  I believe that he had a cheap job done as the padding seems flimsy and it roars like hell. You'd never know by looking at it either. Maybe someone has an idea.  Thanks, David

GaryT · Answer

We have a 79 also. I don't know whether the top is noisy or not as we've only ever driven the car with it down!Good luck-GaryT

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