White92Cutlass Posted September 5, 2012 Report Posted September 5, 2012 www.topsonline.com says that '92-'95 Cutlass Convertibles came with two different convertible top sizes- 53 or 54 inches across. Here's the link: http://www.topsonline.com/model/Convertible_Tops_And_Accessories/Oldsmobile/1992_thru_1995_Oldsmobile_Cutlass_And_Cutlass_Supreme.html I measured the tops on our '92 and '93 and they are closer to 53. Anybody know what the deal is on this? Did '94's and 95's get a slightly wider top? Is the top frame slightly wider on some convertibles? Quote
94 olds vert Posted September 5, 2012 Report Posted September 5, 2012 Mine is a 94 and it measures at 53. Quote
bg35765 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Posted September 5, 2012 I saw that on their website too. After seeing how much my top shrunk over the years I am tempted to buy the wider one regardless of what mine originally was. Quote
l2bengtrek Posted September 14, 2012 Report Posted September 14, 2012 I saw that on their website too. After seeing how much my top shrunk over the years I am tempted to buy the wider one regardless of what mine originally was. That would make sense. I had my top replaced in 2000 and when I got it back I thought it looked a little big, but I'm glad it was because it's 12 years later and its still got a little room to shrink. Bindings will wear out before the top shrinks to pop the rear window... Quote
White92Cutlass Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Posted September 16, 2012 (edited) I saw that on their website too. After seeing how much my top shrunk over the years I am tempted to buy the wider one regardless of what mine originally was. I am thinking about going with the wider one, also. Just wish I knew which verts got the wider one, if it helped reduce water leaks, and why all didn't get the same size. Also wish I had confirmation that the top frame wasn't slightly wider on some. The top frame is supposed to be the same on '91-'95's, but topsonline.com lists the replacement top for a '91 separately from the '92-'95's. I'll probably try to call them this week to see if they can answer any of these questions. Edited September 16, 2012 by White92Cutlass Quote
White92Cutlass Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Got some info from topsonline today. According to information they got from GM, there were different size convertible top frames used on the Cutlass verts. Some Cutlasses had a slightly wider top frame than others. The '92-'95 Cutlasses came with either a frame created for a 53 or 54 inch wide top and GM apparently didn't keep good records as to which cars got which. Topsonline received no specific date as to when the change occured. 1991 Cutlasses reportedly got 56 inch wide top frames. Topsonline said that the windows can cause an issue with putting a 54 inch top on a frame made for a 53. Edited September 17, 2012 by White92Cutlass sean1991olds 1 Quote
Galaxie500XL Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 OK...so the question isn't necesarily what size top, but what size frame...if we could get some folks to measure their frame, then note the dimensions, and model years, we might be able to figure out which is which....because the frame should be SMALLER than the top mounted to it, since the top wraps around the frame. Best bet would be to measure to the outside of the top frame at each bow, and see if there are any differences. Quote
White92Cutlass Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) OK...so the question isn't necesarily what size top, but what size frame...if we could get some folks to measure their frame, then note the dimensions, and model years, we might be able to figure out which is which....because the frame should be SMALLER than the top mounted to it, since the top wraps around the frame. Best bet would be to measure to the outside of the top frame at each bow, and see if there are any differences. They told me today to measure from edge of rubber to edge of rubber on the third bow shown in the diagram to determine which frame we have. They said that the'92-'95 rear windows are all the same. My guess is that some or all '95's have the 54 and maybe some '94's. Was probably an attempt to reduce water leaks. Edited September 17, 2012 by White92Cutlass Quote
White92Cutlass Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Posted September 18, 2012 Guess my theory was wrong. When I measured my '92 before, I measured to the edges of the top and got 53. I just measured the '92 to the edges of the rubber as instructed today and came up with exactly 54. I'll measure the '93 tomorrow (it's not here right now). 94 olds vert, did you measure yours from convertible top edges or rubber edges? Galaxie500XL, nice Cutlass btw Quote
94 olds vert Posted September 18, 2012 Report Posted September 18, 2012 I just measured from convertible edge to edge and not the rubber. Later I could get the measurement to the rubber edge. Quote
Galaxie500XL Posted September 18, 2012 Report Posted September 18, 2012 I'll do the same..but still will have to wait for the heavy rain to stop... Oh, and thanks for the kind words about my Cutlass... Quote
rich_e777 Posted May 29, 2018 Report Posted May 29, 2018 Was going to ask this very question in the whatever thread. Anyone ever get any better year specific info? Per topsonline.com diagram I get 53" on the money measuring the top edge to edge on the 3rd bow. Quote
pshojo Posted June 19, 2018 Report Posted June 19, 2018 I did notice on my 95, there was a plastic piece sewn in right in the place where the two weather strippings meet. On one side the weather stripping is tight, and on the other side there is a slight gap. I wonder which size i got on my replacement. Quote
gr_elvis Posted August 5, 2022 Report Posted August 5, 2022 On 9/5/2012 at 1:45 PM, White92Cutlass said: www.topsonline.com says that '92-'95 Cutlass Convertibles came with two different convertible top sizes- 53 or 54 inches across. Here's the link: http://www.topsonline.com/model/Convertible_Tops_And_Accessories/Oldsmobile/1992_thru_1995_Oldsmobile_Cutlass_And_Cutlass_Supreme.html I measured the tops on our '92 and '93 and they are closer to 53. Anybody know what the deal is on this? Did '94's and 95's get a slightly wider top? Is the top frame slightly wider on some convertibles? I had a top put on my 93 and it is definitely too small it doesn't even cover the top framing let alone go over the windows. But my installer said he was told they only make one size so he was misled and I have a top that doesn't fit right. I'll need to modify it to cover the frame and windows , maybe duct tape? Quote
oldmangrimes Posted August 5, 2022 Report Posted August 5, 2022 Your top looks like mine did on my 95 after I replaced it. I think it's ok, are you leaving it out in the rain for a long time? In the winter months when I wasn't lowering the top, I tried covering the gap between the two rubber pieces with black duct tape. It helped somewhat to keep out the rain, but then in the summer when I took off the tape then it left a white residue from the adhesive, so I don't recommend it. I think your car looks great! And when the top is down, it doesn't matter anyway! Quote
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