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Flashback: Auto Top Turned Motor Boat

June 12, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

We've seen a lot of bizarre convertible tops, but this one definitely takes the cake. As featured in an October 1921 issue of Popular Science magazine, an innovative Kansas man custom engineered the roof of his automobile-camper to double as a six-passenger motor boat. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Auto Top Turned Motor Boat

Photo: Improvised Convertible Top

June 3, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

You know it’s time to replace your convertible top when a crap-load of umbrellas do a better job of keeping the rain out. … [Read more...] about Photo: Improvised Convertible Top

Raising the Roof with Drop Top Customs

March 22, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Since 1976, Drop Top Customs of High Springs, FL has been converting hardtop coupes and even four-door sedans into fully functioning convertibles built with a quality that challenges the likes of OEMs. … [Read more...] about Raising the Roof with Drop Top Customs

Electron Top Sponsors The Hog Ring

February 18, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Electron Top

It’s with great pleasure that we introduce The Hog Ring community to our newest site sponsor: Electron Top Manufacturing Co., Inc. … [Read more...] about Electron Top Sponsors The Hog Ring

Photo: DIY Hardtop Convertible

January 8, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

We've seen a lot of DIY upholstery repair disasters, but this one takes the cake. … [Read more...] about Photo: DIY Hardtop Convertible

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