walterh

Hey guys, I am getting ready to buy an 1989 Convertible. The top was replaced sometime ago, and this top doesn't have a back window. It is a solid canvas top. I have never seen a convertible top without a window. My question is can I buy a back window and have it installed in this top, or will it require a whole new top?

lduley

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I don't see how thats legal in any way to make a top like that? If theres no seems to put a window in, trying to cut the top to add a window will look like a hack job

clokker

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I've seen a couple of tops for early British sports cars that came without rear windows but the intention was that your old rear frame/window would be installed when the top was sold and fitted.
Any competent automotive sewing shop should easily be able to fix your issue.

Note that I said "easily", not "cheaply" because that sort of craftsmanship comes at a price.
However, if it's a quality top and fits well, it may be worth the money compared to a less expensive unit that costs a fortune to make fit.

walterh

I was wondering about the legality of the solid top.

clokker

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Lots of panel vans and trucks lack rear windows, I'd imagine that with side mirrors, it's probably legal in many places.
Sketchy, but legal.

Rob XX 7

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most of the replacement tops you have to cut the window yourself

walterh

That's good info to know. Thanks.

Xavi17

cutting a top in is pretty difficult, you'll have better luck on the miata forum as to how people have done it. There are some creative ways there. example: https://www.miata.net/garage/rear_window/index.html