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exoilfld · 06-03-2023, 07:05 AM

Is there any where to get a top for a 30 phaeton? I had an order in with classtique but have never seen it. Just wondering if there is another reliable place to get one.

Oldbluoval · 06-03-2023, 07:15 AM

Classtique is considered reliable by most; Mike is usually responsive. What is he telling you?
He’s basically the last man standing in upholstery kits to do it yourself. The material likely can be procured and maybe a local convertible top maker help you?
Everyone is overloaded, short staffed and behind…me too!

exoilfld · 06-03-2023, 07:17 AM

I have not been able to contact him.

Oldbluoval · 06-03-2023, 08:54 AM

Wow that is unusual. He’s answered the phone every time I’ve called him.
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Marshall V. Daut · 06-03-2023, 10:15 AM

Mike at Classique is the best resource for us in regards to tops and interiors. Quality materials and quality workmanship, rivalling Lebaron Bonney in their best days (MANY years ago), if not surpassing them. Be forewarned, however: Two months ago, I contacted Mike about purchasing just the center portion of my vandalized 1928 Phaeton top and Mike responded with a price and delivery date of February, 2024. And that's just for the center piece, if I had ordered it in March of this year. A full top kit may take even longer for Mike to prepare. Order accordingly - but it'll be worth the wait!
Marshall
ADDED: Hmmm...I am now not sure whether Mike's delivery date was February next year or later this year. I made numerous inquiries that week for various parts and services from many places and I hope I remember his date correctly and haven't confused it with other delivery quotes from other vendors. I sure wouldn't want to cite an incorrect later delivery date than he wrote me. To be safe, contact Mike directly for projected delivery dates.

Mike Peters · 06-03-2023, 10:35 AM

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If you are in a hurry, and have your old top, you could take it apart at the seams, and use it as a pattern to sew a new top yourself. Macs used to handle the top material. I don't know where you can get top material now.

stevests · 06-03-2023, 10:35 AM

Mike is currently at the Model T Homecoming in Indiana.

exoilfld · 06-03-2023, 11:18 AM

Ok. Thanks. I will wait a little longer.

06-03-2023, 07:05 AM	#1
exoilfld Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: alto, tx Posts: 145	phaeton top Is there any where to get a top for a 30 phaeton? I had an order in with classtique but have never seen it. Just wondering if there is another reliable place to get one.

06-03-2023, 07:15 AM	#2
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: phaeton top Classtique is considered reliable by most; Mike is usually responsive. What is he telling you? He’s basically the last man standing in upholstery kits to do it yourself. The material likely can be procured and maybe a local convertible top maker help you? Everyone is overloaded, short staffed and behind…me too!

06-03-2023, 07:17 AM	#3
exoilfld Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: alto, tx Posts: 145	Re: phaeton top I have not been able to contact him.

06-03-2023, 08:54 AM	#4
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: phaeton top Wow that is unusual. He’s answered the phone every time I’ve called him. ??

06-03-2023, 10:15 AM	#5
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,109	Re: phaeton top Mike at Classique is the best resource for us in regards to tops and interiors. Quality materials and quality workmanship, rivalling Lebaron Bonney in their best days (MANY years ago), if not surpassing them. Be forewarned, however: Two months ago, I contacted Mike about purchasing just the center portion of my vandalized 1928 Phaeton top and Mike responded with a price and delivery date of February, 2024. And that's just for the center piece, if I had ordered it in March of this year. A full top kit may take even longer for Mike to prepare. Order accordingly - but it'll be worth the wait! Marshall ADDED: Hmmm...I am now not sure whether Mike's delivery date was February next year or later this year. I made numerous inquiries that week for various parts and services from many places and I hope I remember his date correctly and haven't confused it with other delivery quotes from other vendors. I sure wouldn't want to cite an incorrect later delivery date than he wrote me. To be safe, contact Mike directly for projected delivery dates. Last edited by Marshall V. Daut; 06-03-2023 at 08:31 PM.

06-03-2023, 10:35 AM	#6
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: phaeton top Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If you are in a hurry, and have your old top, you could take it apart at the seams, and use it as a pattern to sew a new top yourself. Macs used to handle the top material. I don't know where you can get top material now.

06-03-2023, 10:35 AM	#7
stevests Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longbranch, Washington Posts: 513	Re: phaeton top Mike is currently at the Model T Homecoming in Indiana.

06-03-2023, 11:18 AM	#8
exoilfld Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: alto, tx Posts: 145	Re: phaeton top Ok. Thanks. I will wait a little longer.