I found an experienced guy who will do the actual vinyl application, but I am going to do the prep work and provide the material.

It's a '75 Valiant, cream with green top, and I'd like to get as close to the original color and texture on the top. So for starters, can someone help me identify "that green"? I think it was pretty common. And I don't think Granny Green is an official color, lol.

Here's the fender tag info:

Y16 22 END
L31 L73 M21 M25 M38 N65
V1C U C25 C52 H51 J52
EW1 L1C6 KC6 523 828422
E24 D34 VH41 C5F 163844

Then, if anyone can recommend a supplier for the vinyl, that would be great. I've seen one or two places on eBay.
Other questions I have are about the priming process for the top (I don't see any rust yet, but I have only removed a little of the old top).
And finally, is the tool that's used to remove the chrome windshield trim something I could probably buy locally, or more likely a mail order item?

I am trying to get as much as possible lined up now so that when the timing is right, we can knock it out quickly.

Thanks,

R. Wood

Could You Tell Me More About This? I Was Unaware That There Is A Tool Made For Removing Windshield Trim! ( Does It Work On Rear Glass As Well? )

V=Valiant
H=High end
41=4 door Sedan (VH41 is a Valiant Custom I think)
C=225 slant six
5=1975
F=Newark, DE assembly plant
163844=sequence number

E24=225-1 barrel carb
D34=Std A904 transmission
EW1=Eggshell White exterior Paint, Chyco number:AY69EW1
L1C6=Low interior quality,Cloth and Vinyl Bench seats(G6 is Green)
KC6=KG6 would be medium green for interior/trim coloring
523 =5/23 order date
828422=vehicle order number

V1C= V1G is a full vinyl green roof (roof colors are only made in 5 colors)
U = USA order
C25 = floor thermo insulation
C52 = bench seat
H51 =air conditioning with foot heater
J52 = instrument panel mounted hood release

L31 = turn signal mounted hood / fender
L73 =Fuel pacer system (left fender turn signal will light when you are using too much "gas"...aka.. vaccuum reading indicates low vaccuum throttle open too much)
M21=drip rail mouldings
M25 = body sill mouldings
M38 =deck ornament treatment
N65 =code not available

Y16 = Sales Bank
22 =22" radiator
END of sales codes

-D.idiot

Here is one that I found at Eastwood. I don't see why it wouldn't work on rear glass trim.

D.I., thanks for the decoding. So it's just "green" green, huh? No Antique Green, Medium or Dark Green.

Two places I've seen offering tops online are Dante's in NJ and Clay's. Anyone dealt with either of them?

Mopar sold them in:

White, Black, Parchment, Gold, Green, and Red for that year
(and then only some are half vinyl roofs, some are full vinyl roofs, and one version of the gold roof comes with reptile grain in the vinyl for the Gold Duster)


each year varies, in 1974 you could get a Blue Top...but there are no "flavors" like the exterior paint where you can get B1 (very light blue) to an almost indigo colored B8...

-D.Idiot

This same tool is also available at Harbor Freight. As I recall, it comes in a kit of 4 or 5 assorted tools for panels, handles, and trim and is around $10.00 for the set.

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David Kight
'62 Valiant Signet, White
'98 Dodge Dakota
'06 Jeep Liberty

Growing older is unavoidable but growing up is strictly optional.

Excellent call; looks like they still offer that set:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=38386

And there's a store a few miles from me. Thanks for the tip!

Anyone have any advice about prepping/priming the roof after I scrape off the old vinyl?

So i Clicked On The Link; And The Description Said "Releases windshield molding on Ford and GM cars." ... Is This Something That Honestly Need Be Said? Will The Tool Work Poorly On A MOPAR? Seems Silly.

Is it worth your $5.99 to find out?

I've already bought mine; when it stops sleeting I'll try it out.

It will work on a Mopar; I used it to remove the moldings from a 62 Lancer. Snap-On sells the same thing with a fancy red plastic handle for several times the price.

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David Kight
'62 Valiant Signet, White
'98 Dodge Dakota
'06 Jeep Liberty

Growing older is unavoidable but growing up is strictly optional.

I Mean; I Feel Dumb Asking That Question; But Why The Hell Would They Say Something So Exclusive?

Because they are ignorant and don't know any better.

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David Kight
'62 Valiant Signet, White
'98 Dodge Dakota
'06 Jeep Liberty

Growing older is unavoidable but growing up is strictly optional.