Volkswagen Rabbit/Cabriolet Convertible Tops, 1979-94, Package Specials
- Quality: Made to Volkswagen Specs, 100% fit guarantee.
- Original Configuration:One piece top.
- Original Factory Material: Cabrio vinyl.
- Original Window: Glass window, you will re-use your original.
- Original Colors: Beige, Black, Dark Blue, Mazda Tan, Saddle and White.
- Alternate Materials: Premium Haartz stayfast canvas.
- Shop with confidence: 5 year manufacturer warranty
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Convertible Tops
Convertible Tops
Installation Supplies
Installation Supplies
Latches
Latches
Cables
Cables
General
General
The original Rabbit and VW Cabriolet convertible top fabric is 'Cabrio Vinyl'.Our premium, original replacement top is of the highest quality featuring original 'rain guide' seams, reinforced heat sealed quarter sections, heavy duty welting.
VW Rabbit convertibles made before 1984 originally had a pinpoint vinyl convertible top. However the later year Cabrio Vinyl tops will fit perfectly because they have the identical geometrical layout and the later convertible top fabric is more elegant.
When replacing a VW Cabriolet soft top decisions must be made about replacing the following items:
convertible top inner padding, the headliner, convertible top hold down side cables, and the convertible top rear attachment cable. The little plastic corner caps which cover the ends of the convertible top rear cable can often be reused; but we offer new convertible top corner caps separately.
Our convertible top packages for the Rabbit and Cabriolet include what should be utilized in a new convertible top installation. We feature the smaller packages with just the new convertible top and the cables and larger top packages which also include the convertible top pads, convertible headliner, etc.
The headliner, if not dirty or torn, can be removed and reinstalled under a new VW convertible top.
The special Volkswagen convertible top padding can often be re-used. We have the now traditional foam rubber convertible top pad kits but also, when we can import it, offer the synthetic horsehair version of the Volkswagen Rabbit or Cabriolet pad kits. The synthetic horsehair VW top pads are considered slightly superior.
We do recommend all new convertible top hold down cables with each top. The side cable springs can usually be reused; but new springs for your soft top cables are available.
Please select a rear top attachment cable with the original hard plastic sheath. The rear convertible top hold down cable can be pushed into its channel much more easily with the original hard sheath. Cheap cables can result in damage to the convertible top.
We also offer a canvas version for every Volkswagen Rabbit or Cabriolet top replacement. Canvas convertible top fabric is used on most Mercedes, BMW, Porsche and late model Saab tops. It is not original, but it is the longest lasting (maximum wear rating) of all convertible fabrics.
Our installation manual for this VW convertible top has been used by hundreds of do-it-yourself installers. We do offer the convertible top install DVD. However, we believe that the printed convertible top manual has more detail and explanations and it is geare more for workshop use.
A patient, handy person, who can use either an air driven staple gun, or our heavy duty electric staple gun should be able to do a professional quality installation of the VW Rabbit or VW Cabriolet convertble top.
Note 2: Last step of the installation is cutting the window opening, it can be marked & cut easily once the top is on the car.
Note 3: Most self installers will take their car to the an upholsterer to install the window.
DO IT YOURSELF?
The installation instructions listed on this page should enable a handy, patient person to install his/her own top at significant savings.
The work involves gluing, stapling and some "pop" rivet work. There is no sewing.
The transfer of the window involves "roping in" the glass with its seal and can be farmed out to a "glass shop" if necessary.
Many of our customers have performed this restoration themselves.