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UPDATE TO THREAD 2/17/2024
Withdrawn from Sale due to fitment issues noted below.
Hi Folks,
Shortly after the turn of the century, I purchased a Smooth Line Standard Hardtop. I opted for the black interior which features a black carpet like material as a glued in headliner.
After nearly 8,000 days since the purchase, I have come to the sudden realization that I am not going to use this top.
I paid around a grand for it back then and, as you may or may not know, Smooth Line went bankrupt 2022.
I am asking $400 for local pickup. I would be willing to travel up to 100 miles from Huntsville Alabama to meet or deliver for an additional $50. I am willing to ship at the buyers expense.
I did a test fit of the top two years after the purchase and found the area on the top behind the door glass, commonly referred to as the "B Pillar" did not meet up with the car body. There was a significant gap. I used a pickup truck expandable cargo bar to expand the B Pillars to meet the body and it worked pretty well. The top is fairly flexible along this dimension. As you'll see in the photos, its close to matching up and I don't think it would be troublesome to make it work. A cargo bar might be of assistance.
The top has never been painted or prepped for painting. There are a few scuffs on the top as you'll see in the pictures. None are severe or scratched. Just some jostling against the container when it was shipped. There are a couple of imperfections in the headliner as well from shipping.
I even have the original installation instructions.
There's also a home made caddy for the top. It could stand a little more padding to protect the top once its painted.
Don't hesitate to reach out with questions or comments.
And yes, my garage is trashed!
Withdrawn from Sale due to fitment issues noted below.
Shortly after the turn of the century, I purchased a Smooth Line Standard Hardtop. I opted for the black interior which features a black carpet like material as a glued in headliner.
After nearly 8,000 days since the purchase, I have come to the sudden realization that I am not going to use this top.
I paid around a grand for it back then and, as you may or may not know, Smooth Line went bankrupt 2022.
I am asking $400 for local pickup. I would be willing to travel up to 100 miles from Huntsville Alabama to meet or deliver for an additional $50. I am willing to ship at the buyers expense.
I did a test fit of the top two years after the purchase and found the area on the top behind the door glass, commonly referred to as the "B Pillar" did not meet up with the car body. There was a significant gap. I used a pickup truck expandable cargo bar to expand the B Pillars to meet the body and it worked pretty well. The top is fairly flexible along this dimension. As you'll see in the photos, its close to matching up and I don't think it would be troublesome to make it work. A cargo bar might be of assistance.
The top has never been painted or prepped for painting. There are a few scuffs on the top as you'll see in the pictures. None are severe or scratched. Just some jostling against the container when it was shipped. There are a couple of imperfections in the headliner as well from shipping.
I even have the original installation instructions.
There's also a home made caddy for the top. It could stand a little more padding to protect the top once its painted.
Don't hesitate to reach out with questions or comments.
And yes, my garage is trashed!
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