is the pad and headliner really needed?

[vwdtag]

i bought a new top for my 81 rabbit conv, and im wondering if i can place the top one with out the padding and headliner...

[CajunSpike]

Of course you can.....but......

The padding prevents the metal bars from rubbing thru the outer top skin.

Not to mention if your head should happen to hit the inside roof. Hitting those metal bars would hurt.

Someone posted photos of what it looked like, done that way, a long while back.

As always, its your car.

[vwdtag]

Of course you can.....but......

The padding prevents the metal bars from rubbing thru the outer top skin.

Not to mention if your head should happen to hit the inside roof. Hitting those metal bars would hurt.

Someone posted photos of what it looked like, done that way, a long while back.

As always, its your car.

ok thank again, good to know

[vwdtag]

where can i buy new cables for the top?

[briano1234]

Don't waste your Monies. Make your OWN.
How am I to do that I ask? Simple.

Make your own Side Cables Brianized.

Make your own Rear Cable.

[CajunSpike]

You can actually make the cables...i'll have to find the link.

Whatever Briano says....do it that way.

[vwdtag]

wow you guys rock! this is great!

[CajunSpike]

take a minute to update your profile with the year and model of your car...so you don't have to repeat it for each question.

[iamdagerman]

Don't waste your Monies. Make your OWN.
How am I to do that I ask? Simple.

Make your own Side Cables Brianized.

Make your own Rear Cable.

The rear cable is 1/8 inch!

[mileycyrus]

i made my side cables....super cheap and easy....Home Depot has it all, as for the rear, i re-used mine...if its in good shape you can get a few tops out of it....BUT....if you even question its condition...make a new one.....

[kamzcab86]

Someone posted photos of what it looked like, done that way, a long while back.

Pretty darn ugly, if you ask me.

[mAutopsy]

Brian:
A couple questions about the rear cable:
Is it covered in vinyl tubing as well? is the sheath?
Should 1/8" cable be used?
Thanks
Mike

[briano1234]

Brian:
A couple questions about the rear cable:
Is it covered in vinyl tubing as well? is the sheath?
Should 1/8" cable be used?
Thanks
Mike

YES, YES, Yes. 1/8 is fine

Old factory cable:



Crabby TMI cable installed, the cracks were there when I bought it.


Factory original


Crappy TMI cable

[h8Tr_]

I was considering doing the same thing some time ago and came across this link, apparently people refer to it as a "halter top" http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...er)&p=58671293