Voila! The finished product. In this view, the complexity of the
Riviera’s sail panel, large but only partially exposed rear window
and complicated body lines can be seen. These features add up to a
challenging convertible top installation.A new header strip had to be made using a molded plastic bead and a
matching vinyl strip, which Chase had to sew in place. Then the
underside of the flap at the front of the top was stapled to the front
tacking strip. The excess material was trimmed and the header strip was
then stapled to the tacking strip. It was imperative the header strip was
snug against the top to ensure a smooth fit.
It was now time to button up the top. The weatherstrip was then