Factory Hardtop

[Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>]

Hi all - How can I tell a factory hardtop from an aftermarket one?  Any
real advantage to one over the other?  I looked at a car this weekend
that had what the owner said was a factory hardtop.  The car was an
early 79 with the chrome bumpers and standup radiator.  The hard top
seemed to be steel, had the hinged pop-out rear quarter windows, and had
a funny black wrinkle-type finish to it.  Is this likely a factory top
with a later finish?

Just curious,

Mark Gardner