69 vinyl top

[Sixt8Chrgr]

Installed my vinyl top today and can see a little of the lead filler under the top between the roof and quarter. Looked at my old pics of the original top and can see the same thing. I restored the car to original condition but not sure I like this correct imperfection. I knew the body had the filler there but it did not dawn on me to have the body guy correct this. Torn on what to do. I want the car original but everything else on the car is pretty nice except for this vinyl top area at the sail panel. I can see it under the fluorescent lights with the shineyblack top. Will the shiney top dulldown soon with a little age?

[DAY CLONA]

I'll assume your describing "telegraphing", a bulging where the qtr meets the roof/C pillar, if so this is a common problem due to a multiple of reasons, until it's corrected it will always be present, sometimes it only gets worse with use/age of the vehicle  

[Sixt8Chrgr]

Yep that is it. I slept on it and am going to leave it alone. If it bugs me bad enough in the future it can be fixed, but I doubt it will. That is just part of these old cars persona.

[Sixt8Chrgr]

This what I am talking about. I want to see it in the sunlight not just under the fluorescent lights but my guess it is going to look crummy.
I also added a photo of the car outside before the top installation. This was prior to torsion Bar adjustment so is sitting a little low in the front. Has since been corrected.
Love to get opinions on the vinyl top. Live with it or remove fix and put another top on it.

[Charger-Bodie]

In my opinion. Redo it or it all you will ever see when you look at the car. Nows the time.

[303 Mopar]

In my opinion. Redo it or it all you will ever see when you look at the car. Nows the time.

I agree. It's bothering you now and it will forever, do it now.  It is also amazing how much different the red looks outside vs inside.  I would've bet its not the same car.   

[stripedelete]

Yep.  Re-do it or it will drive you nuts.

Btw, what color is that?  Looks great inside and outside!

[Sixt8Chrgr]

R6 Red. The original paint on the door panel that had never seen the sun matched perfectly. I really like the color.

[Bobs69]

Nice colour and an awesome looking charger.  I hate to say it but I'd want to have it fixed. 

[green69rt]

Nice colour and an awesome looking charger.  I hate to say it but I'd want to have it fixed. 

Agree, really sharp looking car.  That line under the vinyl would pester me every time I saw it.  Is it possible to peal back the vinyl in that area just enough to make the repair?  Doesn't sound likely but may be worth a try.  If it doesn't work then just strip the whole thing off.

[Sixt8Chrgr]

I am going to fix it. I have already contacted the body man.

[DAY CLONA]

I am going to fix it. I have already contacted the body man.

Dig out all the filler/plastic, even any old lead, either have it re-leaded, or weld in a metal filler strip, either way opt to have it all metal as much as possible, avoid filler at all costs, make sure the C pillar seam is completely welded, not just tacked like the factory did it...

Mike

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Love me some R6 !! 

[alfaitalia]

yeah...you've got to sort it. I know I could not live with it......not to mention the know-it-all's pointing it out every time you are out with the car.

[bakerhillpins]

Dig out all the filler/plastic, even any old lead, either have it re-leaded, or weld in a metal filler strip, either way opt to have it all metal as much as possible, avoid filler at all costs, make sure the C pillar seam is completely welded, not just tacked like the factory did it...

Mike

I thought that was the general consensus on the solution. Thanks for posting that up!

Love me some R6 !! 

Seriously! 

[Sixt8Chrgr]

Got the sail panel sorted out, top on and about finished

[Charger-Bodie]

Excelente!!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Stellar! One day if I get the nerve up my R/T will go back to its original R6.

[Sixt8Chrgr]

Stellar! One day if I get the nerve up my R/T will go back to its original R6.

Thanks!

And thanks for the help on the ac brackets and other tips. I need to put the brackets on the engine.