Top Color

[Allen Milewicz]

I've got a red bird with black accent interior.

I've always thought the old birds looked cool with a white hardtop that brings the unique porthole. A bodyshop manager at the ford dealership said he would paint my red top white for $400.

Anyone have any thoughts on how this would look and if I should do it. I think that after a while used or discarded hardtops will find their way into the market place. Ordering a second hardtop from the parts department costs way more than the first one.

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[TbirdTim]

Allen,

I like the look very much of the red Thunderbird with the white hardtop. It's a great combination. Check out some photos that we took during our recent "Hardtop Swap" gathering here in Atlanta. There's a red one with a white top in the photos. Here's the link: http://pictures.care2.com/view/1/702045638

 

[tbird]

Originally posted by TbirdTim:
Allen,

I like the look very much of the red Thunderbird with the white hardtop. [/URL]

I like the red/white combo too. Some of those other's are a little scary. Sort of the way I match clothes.

 

[Tom M]

Allen:

I have a black with white HT, I love it. I think the red with white looks great also!

I figure go for it - if you really hate it you could always get ti painted back to read!

Tom M

 

[RazzFla]

I ordered red with a white top also but not arrived yet. I don't know about the paint. I would just wait and eventually pick one up.

 

[DavidA]

Allen Milewicz: I have a black/Black and have been thinking of painting it red. if you like, perhaps we can arrange a swap.

 

[Gobird]

I have seen a few new Birds now but didn't notice this. Are the headliners all the same color no matter what color the top is?

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[DavidA]

All headliners are black!

 

[greenwr]

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[ldavenport]

I picked up my red/white/red on Monday. The white top looks great

 

[SugarDaddy]

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[metinsure]

I really believe that Thunderbird Blue is THBE color for this car for this year.(of course , that is the color of mine)

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[thenewtbird2]

I'm starting to update & change my webpages as I'm making room for the 03. The first page receiving a major overhaul was the colors for the 02. I've got all the hardtop colors showing except the blue with a black hardtop - used the black soft top in it's place and it works with the info in place. still have more work to do on it but it's ready for viewing.

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[thenewtbird2]

Originally posted by Allen Milewicz:
I think that after a while used or discarded hardtops will find their way into the market place.

You are correct that they'll find their way to the market. All it takes is for a 'bird to be totaled, with it's hardtop in storage. However, there may be premium prices on them as those that don't have hardtops & want one, will also be looking for them.