Need a new convertible top for my '94

[roycet4]

My '94 is ready for a new convertible top, could anyone recommend a good shop in the Nashua area? I am also
interested in replacing the NON rear defrost glass window with one with a rear defrost and adding the switch to the
dashboard.. Has anyone ever done that too?

Thanks
Royce

[Bob Comire]

Just put a new top on my '94 this year. The shop that did it said mine was the last one they are doing, the owner is going to scale back his operation. You can check it out in case he has had a change of heart, it's American Auto Seat Cover on D Street in Nashua.
If that doesn't work you would probably have good luck at Superior Interiors in Hookset.

[390gtconv]

+1 American in Nashua also did my top ~ 10 yrs ago. Still good. in part it's how you treat it after it's installed. For my 67 I insisted on a Robbins top.

[ToplessPony94]

The shop that did it said mine was the last one they are doing, the owner is going to scale back his operation. You can check it out in case he has had a change of heart, it's American Auto Seat Cover on D Street in Nashua.

I am also desperate to know if he will do yours, as I am hoping to do mine this winter as well and would love to get it done there! Please post what he says if you check with him.

[SVT10th]

Sherman Packard in Londonderry was who President Rick recommended for my '90 GT's top... He's done several cars for club members and is well known in the hot rod community. He did a rear window-panel replacement for mine only a month or so ago. I will probably have him do the rest next summer.
He works out of his garage and does fantastic work.
no website or anything, just call and and ask for him -- 603-432-3391 (home #)

[MY-S281]

Sherman Packard in Londonderry was who President Rick recommended for my '90 GT's top... He's done several cars for club members and is well known in the hot rod community. He did a rear window-panel replacement for mine only a month or so ago. I will probably have him do the rest next summer.
He works out of his garage and does fantastic work.
no website or anything, just call and and ask for him -- 603-432-3391 (home #)

+1 ,Sherman did my top last year, did an awesome job for a great price !

[390gtconv]

Now you can compare prices of both. And some of their work.

[roycet4]

I stopped at American Auto Seat Cover yesterday and spoke with both Bob and Ben.. Bob was working on what he said was his last convertible job (a red Pontiac) as he is closing his shop and both Bob and Ben are retiring.

I'll contact either Sherman Packard or someone said there is a place in Lowell that does tops..

Thanks
Royce

[390gtconv]

Wow. Thanks for that update. Guess we won't name drop them anymore.

[roycet4]

I just has Sherman replace the top on my sons car Tuesdsay, it came out FANTASTIC... Sherman is a great guy, I highly recommend him. Now I need to hit the a salvage yard to get a rear defrost switch and see if I can find the two wires that attached to the defrost grid..

I also had the A/C recharged as it has never worked since I got the car, the shop said my CCRM is bad, they can jump the signal pins in the CCRM to engage the compressor so the A/C does work. I found a Youtube video that shows using a $5 relay from Radio Shack and replacing the bad relay in the CCRM, that will be my weekend project.

Royce

[ToplessPony94]

Thanks for posting! I will be getting my top done next winter and now I know where I will go!

Did Sherman do everything or did you get the materials and he just did the installation work?

[SVT10th]

When he did my car, Sherman ordered everything and did the work. But I'm sure he have no problem installing parts you sourced yourself, as long as its all complete and meets his quality standards.(I.e., I doubt he's going to put on some POS parts and put his name to it....)

[roycet4]

Sherman sources the new top. When I picked the car up he said that the top that he took off was not the original as there incorrect screws and staples used... He is good.

Royce

[MY-S281]

Sherman is the man , he took care of everything when he did my top .

[ToplessPony94]

Thanks all! I'll let Sherman do the legwork - If he's that good I'll let him select the parts/materials.

[ToplessPony94]

Well, I've been saying I wanted to get my convertible top replaced for 6-7 years now, but it finally happened last week!

Sherman Packard did an outstanding job, as the pictures will attest! I couldn't be happier with the result or the service. I would recommend Sherman without reservation to anyone who needs that service. He also does car interior upholstery if you need that.

Two thumbs up for Sherman!

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/ToplessPony94/New Top 2015/IMG_9993_zpszgbgurdo.jpg (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/ToplessPony94/media/New Top 2015/IMG_9993_zpszgbgurdo.jpg.html)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/ToplessPony94/New Top 2015/IMG_9995_zpsi8jcghn5.jpg (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/ToplessPony94/media/New Top 2015/IMG_9995_zpsi8jcghn5.jpg.html)

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/ToplessPony94/New Top 2015/IMG_9994_zpsslth9ymz.jpg (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/ToplessPony94/media/New Top 2015/IMG_9994_zpsslth9ymz.jpg.html)

[KARMAN]

Very Nice.:)
Congrats Bruce!

[07 stang gt]

Very nice !!

[chachee52]

Looks good. Glad to hear it started up at the gas station to make it over there!!

[SVT10th]

Looks great Bruce.

Another thing about Sherman -- When he did my convertible top he noticed that the (new) rear seat covers weren't fitted right, he called me up and said that since he already had the seat out it would be nothing to put the new covers on correctly. Of course I said yes, he charged me some minimal amount of money to do -- like 40 or 50 bucks.

Great guy.

[Jibber]

Can't wait to see it in person.

[390gtconv]

Great, now car ready for Carlisle 2016!!!!

[ToplessPony94]

Thanks guys! :)

It's sure nice to have a top I'm not ashamed to put up at a show if the need arises! ;)

[390gtconv]

I'm of the thinking if my top is up, not having fun!!! Nor is the weather nice...

[ToplessPony94]

I'm of the thinking if my top is up, not having fun!!! Nor is the weather nice...

Sure thing! That's why I'm the topless pony. But the top was definitely up driving to the 2014 Canobie show!