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95476 09-30-2025 05:14 PM

Who made the convertible tops for LeBaron Bonney ?
 

I am trying to find out who made the convertible tops for Lebaron Bonney.
I have tried 2 different vendors for a top for my '33 roadster and neither was correct.
Thank you

mrtexas 09-30-2025 05:31 PM

Re: Who made the convertible tops for LeBaron Bonney ?
 

they made them themselves

42merc 09-30-2025 06:40 PM

Re: Who made the convertible tops for LeBaron Bonney ?
 

95476

I offered my LB '33 top a while back on the HAMB.
I'm open to fair offers now. PM me.

DavidG 09-30-2025 06:40 PM

Re: Who made the convertible tops for LeBaron Bonney ?
 

What led you to believe that LeBaron Bonney outsourced any part of their upholstery and top fabrication business?

95476 09-30-2025 07:00 PM

Re: Who made the convertible tops for LeBaron Bonney ?
 

I spoke with one of their suppliers at some point and he said that they farmed out various aspects of top building. This was not long before they closed their doors. I can't remember who it was that told me now.

Kube 09-30-2025 07:23 PM

Re: Who made the convertible tops for LeBaron Bonney ?
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95476 (Post 2415303)
I spoke with one of their suppliers at some point and he said that they farmed out various aspects of top building. This was not long before they closed their doors. I can't remember who it was that told me now.

They had finished two complete interior and top kits for me shortly before closing up.
I had a rather good relationship with the owner and was lucky to get them.
Even at that late date, all work was being done in house.

95476 09-30-2025 07:29 PM

Re: Who made the convertible tops for LeBaron Bonney ?
 

PM sent to 42 Merc

deuce_roadster 10-01-2025 11:11 AM

Re: Who made the convertible tops for LeBaron Bonney ?
 

Wise decision 95476, don't let it get away.

Lee Atherton was good friends with a Regional Group member in our Seattle group and when he would visit he came to our RG meetings and spoke about various parts of the business.

95476 10-02-2025 11:11 AM

Re: Who made the convertible tops for LeBaron Bonney ?
 

I was able to purchase it.
Nothing beats a L/B top.
I ordered several from vendors and none even came close and had to return them.


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