I never saw an original cloth top. All were vinyl unless there was an
upgraded top. Leatherette I believe was the correct marketing term.
Frank
Mark Endicott wrote:
>
> Spridgeteers:
>
> This winters project is to put a new top on my Midget. I have a new
> top from England but it is made of different fabric that the top that
> is on my car now. My top is made of a woven fabric that approximates
> a heavy duty "Oxford Cloth". The top that I received is made of a
> pressed vinyl fabric that is made to have a leather look. I believe
> that my top is original therefore, the replacement that I received is
> not like the original. Does anybody know what type of fabric was
> originally used on cars that were made in 1970? Secondly, does
> Robbins or others still make this type of fabric tops?
>
> Thanks Again,
>
> --
> Mark
> 1970 Midget
> Nashville, Tennessee
>
> http://members.home.net/mendicott/midget.html
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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