Die convertible top material to match paint?

If you’re talking the possibility of dyeing Haartz cloth, you need to be asking Eric Haartz the question. If you email me I’ll give you his direct email address.

I have to tell you, Richard, that this is a very unusual request. It makes it sound like you’re doing something wild with that ’29 that may please you (which is fine), but make a lot of other people comment negatively.

I know, I know, it’s your car and you can do what you want, but if you show up with a yellow car and yellow top, or some other circus look, expect criticism.

As far as period correct, there were black and light and dark tan tops available, with a variety of linings (black, tan, whipcord, etc.). There were also a few colors available, although not many. I have some original topping samples from the 20’s, from L.C. Chase and Company, and of the 30+ samples, one is a dark red, one is a dark green, one a tan, and ALL the rest are black. They do have, however, a lot of different color backings.

I would think you could take a tan Haartz cloth and put some dye color to it. Again, if you’re looking to do this, ask the question of Eric, he’s very helpful to old car guys, and he can tell you what’s possible.

Yes they do….

Note that the bottom row is called “Hot Rod Cloth”!! I don’t know, though, that purple might look good on my phaeton!

For this Minnesota P-A owner, maybe the Minnesota Vikings Color’s of Purple and Gold. Go Vikes, next year