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I have both. It didn't start out that way. Only had hardtop when purchased over 20 years ago. When we got a soft top the hardtop has never been back on. The only time I might consider using the hardtop would be going to a convention or other multi-day trip of long distance. Next year in Flagstaff I will consider it. When we went to Albuquerque we went through a number of short duration but intense rains. The car just gets soake in heavy rain. the hardtop may alleviate some of that. After all is said and done I say softtop. up when needed down when wanted. Part of getting a converitble is to go top down. Have fun, that's my decision.
Please include the model year(s) in the subject line as it instructs, when posting to the forum. Thanks for posting.
There are no reasonable prices. Look for one with the swing arms.That is a must. Unless your car was butchered, all little birds have the mounting studs. If you wish best available look at Jewel's They make the "imho" best replacement that is like original. I have one made by Prestige in SoCal. I bought mine through Concours and it was drop shipped from Prestige. I have had it at least 15 years. It works well and came with necessary swing arms. I offer a caveat. I have seen some from Prestige that were cut a bit short to seal well. Mine is marginal.
PS how do I tell soft top years apart ?
I do all three. Top down, hard top on, soft top up and tonneau cover -depending on weather
I do the same. Hard top on during the winter then hanging from the rafters during warm weather, rag top on if in the mood or for weather. Tonneau on now when in the garage. It's fun to drive when alone with just the driver's side off but if the wife wants a drive just takes a second to take down the passenger side.
Yes. The tonneau works as a boot for the soft top when retracted. Mine came from the factory that way.
I know what you mean. I'm keeping my hard top as it came with the car when built, Drop it on for the winter and like how quiet it makes the interior. I'm blessed with having a factory tonneau it's fun to drive with just the passenger side up and open the small door on the heater box and blast the heat.
