Author Topic: Pontiac Solstice Coupe soft top upgrade by JPM (Read 37169 times)

DeepBlueGXP · « **on:** October 14, 2009, 06:08:45 PM »

At the SMMM6, JPM upgraded and took care of the pointed edges that tear through on the Targa Soft Top. He used material from GAHH.com. I had 3 samples mailed to me of convertible top material that we though matched or came close to the Wicked. The closest on was ordered and Monday Joe and Alex went to work on it. There are a sh i t load of rivets on the top. 20 that you can see and another 12-16 hidden. I don't have any pics of the breakdown since I don't think anyone will tackle this on their own.

The results are astonishing. The price is even better. Call JPM for pricing. You guys are awesome as usual...

dagwood · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2009, 07:08:05 PM »

That looks really good!!I did not like the hardtop when it came out , but with the ragtop there it looks AOK.....

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #2 on:** October 14, 2009, 07:15:54 PM »

WOW! Who ARE those guys from JPM! They are amazing! Is one of the McGuyver? Clark Kent and McGuyver work for JPM don't they... And Betsy Ross does the sewing right? Iconic creations... never seen anything like what they are capable of (and I haven't had anything done yet? What am I

or something?)

Rogue · « **Reply #3 on:** October 14, 2009, 07:54:27 PM »

If I order one in black, will they be able to replicate my candy red stripes?

spicy3480 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 14, 2009, 08:55:41 PM »

Looks amazing Joe...great idea!!!

GXPinKC · « **Reply #5 on:** October 14, 2009, 09:06:44 PM »

Absolutely stunning Joe. Some day hope to have the opportunity to see it in person.

Ron

Kelu · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2009, 06:36:04 AM »

Looks great

Yamatr3 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2009, 08:37:39 AM »

Very nice. I see a LV cooler in the trunk LOL

spicy3480 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2009, 08:47:07 AM »

Quote from: Rogue on October 14, 2009, 07:54:27 PM

If I order one in black, will they be able to replicate my candy red stripes?

I am sure they could...they are the best and really have never said no to anything custom i have asked them to do.

JPM · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2009, 10:42:29 AM »

Looks good Joe. Thanks for posting the pics.

As for stripes to match Rogue's car, I'm sure it's doable. not sure how having a seam in the middle of the top would affect it's water repelling characteristics with all the stitch holes in it. I'm sure a good sealer like Raggtopp would help.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2009, 11:19:11 AM »

JPM,
If you can do this, can you make a whole new top for the convertables?

Gentleman Jack

PS: Amazing job on this!

JPM · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2009, 11:30:25 AM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on October 15, 2009, 11:19:11 AM

JPM,
If you can do this, can you make a whole new top for the convertables?

Gentleman Jack

PS: Amazing job on this!

Thanks. This was my first top job. Going from this to the factory top would be like going from making mac and cheese to an 8 course meal. Probably something I'm not going to tackle. Plus I wouldn't have the equipment to do something as large as a full top.

Rogue · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2009, 11:48:38 AM »

Quote from: JPM on October 15, 2009, 10:42:29 AM

Looks good Joe. Thanks for posting the pics.

As for stripes to match Rogue's car, I'm sure it's doable. Not sure how having a seam in the middle of the top would affect it's water repelling characteristics with all the stitch holes in it. I'm sure a good sealer like Raggtopp would help.

Awww...come on guys...does everyone here have to be so serious? That comment was made "tongue in cheek."

Even with a good sealer that seam would probably leak like a sieve!

JPM · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2009, 01:01:38 PM »

Quote from: Rogue on October 15, 2009, 11:48:38 AM

Awww...come on guys...does everyone here have to be so serious? That comment was made "tongue in cheek." Even with a good sealer that seam would probably leak like a sieve!

Well, not necessarily. The material is two layers of fabric with an inner rubber lining. It could be that the inner lining creates a seal once punctured. Most tops have seams somewhere or another. I'm sure it's just a matter of technique.

smartin · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2009, 01:15:10 PM »

That looks fantastic!!!

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #15 on:** October 16, 2009, 06:50:37 PM »

Quote from: JPM on October 15, 2009, 01:01:38 PM

Well, not necessarily. The material is two layers of fabric with an inner rubber lining. It could be that the inner lining creates a seal once punctured. Most tops have seams somewhere or another. I'm sure it's just a matter of technique.

JPM,

couldn't you just do a double layer? First layer could be whatever color is cheapest and provides the seal and the second layer would be two tone with the stripes? Double the material and work, but WAY COOL!

METLSOL · « **Reply #16 on:** October 16, 2009, 07:36:04 PM »

WOW! That looks great!

JPM · « **Reply #17 on:** October 16, 2009, 08:14:29 PM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on October 16, 2009, 06:50:37 PM

JPM,

couldn't you just do a double layer? First layer could be whatever color is cheapest and provides the seal and the second layer would be two tone with the stripes? Double the material and work, but WAY COOL!

More than likely, that would be the way to go.

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2009, 10:05:57 AM »

Looks great, I'll have to take with ROGUE

about considering this option.

A soft top matching the car coloring would be awesome.

I'm sure Deedle is happy with it.

9Y000008_COUPE · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2013, 01:43:56 AM »

Who do i contact,,, can you put up a contact number

i want one of these tops....I have a black coupe, so matching it should be easy

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2013, 01:52:17 AM »

Click on their avatar and it will give you email and website details.

9Y000008_COUPE · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2013, 02:45:47 AM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on May 13, 2013, 01:52:17 AM

Click on their avatar and it will give you email and website details.

OK I went to the site, but they don't have any information

about the Targa top that was custom made

There's no pricing for it either

JPM · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:20:01 AM »

Just to clarify, we don't sell the actual targa top. It was a GM factory accessory and is no longer produced. All we can do is recover the top with a different colored canvas. The price to recover the top is $475. Hope that helps.

-Joe

JPM · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:27:00 AM »

Here's a few shots of another one I did recently:

1LILNDN · « **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2013, 07:55:10 AM »

9Y000008_COUPE I like your tag ( Had mine for 22 years) & the top will look GR8 and blend in to the Body

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