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MCMLXIX · 11-10-2008, 02:45 AM

I was just lookig at some first gen Camaros. I saw a pic of a car that was Le Mans Blue with a white vinyl roof and white rally stripes. I was wondering if anyone concidered going this route on the new Camaro?

headpunter · 11-10-2008, 02:47 AM

i could see this being an "interesting" look simply for the nostalgia but ill pass on my own car.

i wonder what all it takes to get the materials and have the work done. its not like there are alote of vinyl roof'd vehicles anymore...

a6pk2go · 11-10-2008, 03:06 AM

I'll pass on vinyl also.

fixxer56 · 11-10-2008, 05:02 AM

I had a 69 camaro , Burgundy with black vinyl roof. It looked sharp for the day, but I agree, not many these days. Maybe two toned paint would be a better option as seen in the Dale Jr SEMA ride..

Sierra · 11-10-2008, 10:41 AM

Every seen a vinyl roof lieing at the side of the road from being ripped off a car while driving?

1_2Many · 11-10-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sierra

Every seen a vinyl roof lieing at the side of the road from being ripped off a car while driving?

Seems pretty unlikely. Have you ever had a vinyl roof? I have on a few cars and from my experience they are very permanent and no way could they be ripped off from driving alone.

If ever someone does put a vinyl roof on a Camaro it better be a V6...vinyl roof's back the day were more for the touring models and not the performance model.

*The_Blur* · 11-10-2008, 10:54 AM

As long as the roof isn't like my old Saturn. That car was great, but the ceiling was slowly falling off. I thought it was just mine, but my college neighbor had the same problem in his Saturn. I hope GM does a really good job making sure that the basic cosmetics of the Camaro stand up to the test of time. It's a shame when the car looks good for years, and then the ceiling falls off or the window buttons detach.

Sierra · 11-11-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 1_2Many

Seems pretty unlikely. Have you ever had a vinyl roof? I have on a few cars and from my experience they are very permanent and no way could they be ripped off from driving alone.

If ever someone does put a vinyl roof on a Camaro it better be a V6...vinyl roof's back the day were more for the touring models and not the performance model.

I never owned a vinyl roof car but ive seen a few off to the side of the road.

Txturbo · 11-11-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 1_2Many

Seems pretty unlikely. Have you ever had a vinyl roof? I have on a few cars and from my experience they are very permanent and no way could they be ripped off from driving alone.

If ever someone does put a vinyl roof on a Camaro it better be a V6...vinyl roof's back the day were more for the touring models and not the performance model.

Happened on my mothers 81 Olds 98 once. She bought it used from the dealer and they replaced the vinyl top before she bought it. I noticed the front edge of the vinyl was coming up near the center of the windshield and told her to go have it fixed ASAP. She didn't and loaned the car to my sister one day. Car came back with no vinyl top. She said she heard some flapping noises while cruising down the highway and suddenly the top peeled back and was hanging off the side of the car. She pulled over and ripped it off and threw it in the trunk. The dealer redid it, no charge, but it can happen.

Iroc-SS · 11-11-2008, 06:04 PM

I don`t know a vinyl roof may look pretty good on the car but it wouldn`t be something I would do to mine.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 11-11-2008, 10:20 PM

The Lincoln MKZ has a vinyl roof option and I saw one in person. I gotta admit, it's a sharp look... then again, it's a Lincoln.

zebra · 11-11-2008, 11:13 PM

my mom's old thunderbird had a vinyl roof, but i don't think it would go over quite the same on my camaro.

djm96z28 · 11-13-2008, 04:12 PM

Many GM muscle cars from the late 60's - early 70's had vinyl tops, especially the intermediate cars - Chevelle SS, GTO's, Buick GS... Looking at pics of those cars now, I don't like vinyl tops at all. The Camaro does not need one.

11-10-2008, 02:45 AM	#1
MCMLXIX 1967 Chevelle Pro-Touring Drives: 1967 Chevelle Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 108	Vinyl Roof? I was just lookig at some first gen Camaros. I saw a pic of a car that was Le Mans Blue with a white vinyl roof and white rally stripes. I was wondering if anyone concidered going this route on the new Camaro? __________________ 1969 Camaro in lots of pieces 1967 Chevelle * Pro-Touring Build in Progress * 1972 K5 Blazer LQ9/4L80e

11-10-2008, 02:47 AM	#2
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	i could see this being an "interesting" look simply for the nostalgia but ill pass on my own car. i wonder what all it takes to get the materials and have the work done. its not like there are alote of vinyl roof'd vehicles anymore... __________________ Stop Whinging

11-10-2008, 05:02 AM	#4
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: ABM 2LT/RS #10094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Pa Posts: 1,386 View My Garage	I had a 69 camaro , Burgundy with black vinyl roof. It looked sharp for the day, but I agree, not many these days. Maybe two toned paint would be a better option as seen in the Dale Jr SEMA ride.. __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

11-10-2008, 10:41 AM	#5
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,049	Every seen a vinyl roof lieing at the side of the road from being ripped off a car while driving? __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

11-10-2008, 10:54 AM	#7
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	As long as the roof isn't like my old Saturn. That car was great, but the ceiling was slowly falling off. I thought it was just mine, but my college neighbor had the same problem in his Saturn. I hope GM does a really good job making sure that the basic cosmetics of the Camaro stand up to the test of time. It's a shame when the car looks good for years, and then the ceiling falls off or the window buttons detach. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

11-10-2008, 03:06 AM	#3
a6pk2go Drives: ... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ... Posts: 1,721	I'll pass on vinyl also.

11-11-2008, 06:04 PM	#10
Iroc-SS Drives: 1999 T-Top Camaro V-6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 64	I don`t know a vinyl roof may look pretty good on the car but it wouldn`t be something I would do to mine. __________________

11-11-2008, 10:20 PM	#11
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	The Lincoln MKZ has a vinyl roof option and I saw one in person. I gotta admit, it's a sharp look... then again, it's a Lincoln.

11-11-2008, 11:13 PM	#12
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	my mom's old thunderbird had a vinyl roof, but i don't think it would go over quite the same on my camaro. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

11-13-2008, 04:12 PM	#13
djm96z28 Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,114	Many GM muscle cars from the late 60's - early 70's had vinyl tops, especially the intermediate cars - Chevelle SS, GTO's, Buick GS... Looking at pics of those cars now, I don't like vinyl tops at all. The Camaro does not need one.

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