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L78 Fred 02-21-2020 12:30 AM

I purchased a Parchment top from Kee and it was spot on with the sample from the 69 Dealer manual- color and pattern
I did have an issue with the first top I purchased due to delamination which they were very responsive and sent me a new top right away

Not sure why they gave you the answer they did, request a sample and see for yourself

X66 714 02-21-2020 12:48 AM

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Thanks for that response Fred. I will call again. Did it have the correct seam widths also because what they were telling & what I saw on a friends car were too narrow on the skirt?. I must've looked at every Camaro at MCACN to make sure what I was seeing was correct.

Here is a picture of a known correct original top ..Thank you, Joe

L78 Fred 02-21-2020 12:57 AM

I will have to double check, the car is not at my house
I believe they were correct -but I will verify
Thank you for the picture and measurements
Question - Measurements- inside- inside or CL-CL?

X66 714 02-21-2020 01:38 AM

I had to blow it up but it's odd. It appears to be outside to outside on the top part but inside to outside on the skirt or center to center. I didn't do this picture. It was sent to me years ago. Let me know what you have please. thank you, Joe

X66 714 02-21-2020 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by L78 Fred (Post 1484225)
I purchased a Parchment top from Kee and it was spot on with the sample from the 69 Dealer manual- color and pattern
I did have an issue with the first top I purchased due to delamination which they were very responsive and sent me a new top right away

Not sure why they gave you the answer they did, request a sample and see for yourself

Called Kee this morning. Samples on the way. I have a dealer book to compare with.
After examining the picture I posted & other pictures I have, it looks like the outside of the seam on the skirt is or probably was supposed to be even with the inside edge of the back window stainless...Joe

X66 714 03-01-2020 12:38 AM

Update. The parchment from Kee is now off white & is too bright compared to the original sample in the dealer album. Both Kee & SMS are heavier on the grain but SMS parchment matches the color in the dealer album. I hate dealing with SMS but I guess I have to. I hope they will be able to use the measurements I've provided in the previous picture...Joe

firstgenaddict 03-01-2020 01:20 PM

We had SMS sew covers out of original comfort weave and were told 2 months. Many people told me to expect a year or more, we received them in 6 months worse than quoted but better than Expected?

X66 714 03-01-2020 07:40 PM

It took them over a year to provide mohair for my 33 Chev. I guess I better call tomorrow :)
Joe

firstgenaddict 03-02-2020 01:03 PM

If I had it to do over... I would just order the fabric and then have my local interior guys stitch the seats from the original -using the disassembled deconstructed covers as patterns. (which is what SMS had us do - send in one old front cover the rear top and one rear bucket)

carnut4life 03-06-2020 12:25 AM

Ordered a new vinyl top from SMS today for my 69 Grand Prix and they told me it would take six weeks???


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