60 fleetwood top fabric replace

[paulkersey]

Not that I am close to putting a new top on my fleetwood yet.
I removed the shredded kleenx original and noticed this is a one year only deal. that usually means $$
Anyone put a white top on theirs recently ( What material is that?) and how did it go?

[Ralph Messina CLC 4937]

Paul,

The top material was a one year only pattern unique to this model. The pattern resemble, a small lizard grain leather. It was available in 15 color, including Olympic White, to match just about any shade someone might want on a Fleetwood. I’m not aware of anyone reproducing it. You might try Jenkins as a first inquiry. Although I would not rule out the other usual suspect that claim to have authentic Cadillac materials. Also, there is a company that advertises in Hemmings (North or South Carolina) claiming to have just about any vinyl top material. I do not have the name handy, but a buddy found an obscure pattern material for a Continental MK IV. If you can’t finds them write me off line and I’ll try to get the contact information.

HTH,
Ralph

[paulkersey]

Thanks I will check it out.So one could special order the color and/or was the top body color unless custom order?
My car was original white w/ a white top Someone painted car black so I do not know if Black top/ Black or white top/black would incorrect/better/factory custom order etc..

[paulkersey]

I saved a sample chunk of it for when I get around to it...not this year. go to have some leads though.

[Ralph Messina CLC 4937]

Paul,

Check the specs for 1960 at: http://www.rrrclc.org/color_database.htm  The colors , combinations and options are listed.

Ralph

[paulkersey]

 Thanks,
Thats a good speadsheet.
Its leather-like and padded.
I also found out what my seats are in case I can actually find it I need rear cloth redone. Black Cardinal cloth and white leather