Black top or no black top?

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  1. Jeff S

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    Im debating on if I want to keep the black top...what do you think?

    The car will be a green color, exactly the same color as this:
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    These were done with spray, Ive been experimenting with colors and when I find what I like Ill said it all down and get it professionally painted.

    This is a LONG way from what it looked like before

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    Thanks for any feedback :Handshake
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    There is a pic of a green maverick with black top around here somewhere....I think it looks good!
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    I think it will look good in that color combo...
     
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    grbmaverickmo That Maverick Guy

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    I have pics of my black and green car on The other maverick site if you now where that is
     
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    can you link it to me please?
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    You asked for my opinion, so here it is... Your's may vary!

    I love vinyl tops, but I can't stand vinyl tops!
    My 75 had vinyl, and it rotted the roof totally out. They are notorious for doing that.
    If I do it again, I will install the vinyl roof's metal trim, but then only paint the roof the color of the top. I will never actually install vinyl ever again...:nono:

    Also, again just my opinion, but the Halo tops look far sportier than any other top configuration. I am sure some will argue, but I love Halos.

    Lastly, and I have thought long and hard about this one since I live in the south...
    A lighter color roof will keep the car cooler in summer. Important if you live in the south, OR drive your car regularly without A/C during the summer.

    If I get a chance, I'll photoshop a green Mav with a white Halo top.
    Might look good!
     
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    agree.............well, I don't love them :) but they are the nicest of the bunch IMO as well(y)
     
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    Here ya go...
    This pic was easy, the car already had a white halo, so I just tweaked it from blue to green...
     
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  10. Jeff S

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    Im not trying to go with vinyl, Ive heard too many nightmare stories about those.:cry:
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    The color combo will look great. I'm glad I went with the black...
     
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    With the cost of oil, I would consider using concrete. :D

    I think the black top will look good on the car.
     
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    302mav76 Isaac Serna

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    I've seen 3 kinds of vinyl tops in Mavericks/Comets, these are the full top, halo and 3/4.

    If you're gonna do it, whichever you like, paint it or you'll have a bad situation in years to come.
     
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