ScubaJKD

Based upon everyone's recommendation I went online to check them out for the their holiday special vinyl soft top for $140.00 however after talking with the representative we decided that I would be happier with the STAYFAST cloth top. He cut me a holiday special of $325.00 this included the pads, window, wires, and everything I need to replace my old vinyl top that seems to crack a new seem everytime I close it. Not to mention in cold weather it wont even hardly unfold. I am pretty pumped about the STAYFAST cloth top. If anyone has this type of top chime in and let me know if you are happy with it, and think the extra money is worth it. I am all about function and not to concerned with NCRS. Thanks for hooking me up with these guys. They were very professional and helpfull. :seeya


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Alwyn678

never tried it..But I may have to,,,,I just ordered the other though!!

03whitecoupe

After reading your thread, I went to his website to check out his interior prices and he seems really high. I can save about 30% on just about everything by ordering from Willcox. I have heard good things about his quality though, which might justify the cost difference.

RayCE

Al Knoch is the MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His prices are up there but you get what you pay for. I saw him at Carlisle this past summer. He had run out of Collectore Edition seat(leather on foam). He gave me the Carlisle price, UPS them to my home, and he picked up the delivery charge. My interior looks like it just came off the line, EXCELLENT product. A local Vette restoration shop in my area gets all his interior and tops from him. :smash: :cheers:

454Big

I purchased through Ecklers in Florida and guess what: They also have the Al Knoch tops.
I got a very good price on the whole stuff, tried all other vendors first and ended up with the complete set form Ecklers.
Was a little close in time, but Sharon Beckman of International Sales (yep, I´m German) did a great job and supported me very well.
Thanks and thanks to Al Knoch - the top is outstanding!
It´s bright glacier white and it will look like hell on the tuxedo black 68 Convertible....... :D :D :D

ScubaJKD

Frank in Germany a man after my own heart. I am diggin your ride. Sure hope some chimes in about the stayfast tops and a pic would be great.

yogi78

I put a stayfast canvas on my other car, (not a vette), and was extremely pleased with it. It looks 100% better than a vinyl convertible top and should last a lot longer. Just never leave it down for an extended period of time if it is wet.

ScubaJKD

yogi78, thanks buddy I was looking for a little justification and it sounds like it was worth it to go Stayfast. Post some pics if you have any. Thanks

LT1driver

Al's the man, been so for years, got his leather in my midyear, very very nice. :cool:

Shark Racer

How durable is his 100% leather?
I've got 2 year old leather in my car that looks older than some hideous originals I've seen.
-Steve

NCVETTE

I bought an Al Knoch stayfast top for my 87 at the Corvette expo in Knoxville a couple of years ago. It looks 100 times better than the vinyl. Even though it is not a "correct" top for a C3 I am considering putting one on my 74 when it comes time to replace it. I think it looks more classy than the vinyl, and it feels like it will be more durable.

ScubaJKD

That is the post I was hoping for. Someone with some real experience with one of these tops. Sounds like I made the right decision for me. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. :seeya


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74 vert

Okay, I really want a stayfast top. I'd like some pics and remarks please.

Does lint stick to them? How easy is it to remove lint if it sticks to the top?

oldsarge

Knoch has always been known for their quality products, I agree.

jotto

Might want to start your own thread asking for pics...this one is 10 years old!!!

Ironcross

compared to some other companies providing automotive leather interiors, by weight the 'Al Knoch is much heavier weighing piece by piece......and on durability

the C-1 below interior is 20 years old and the Camaros is well over 10

68/70Vette

Last June, 2010, to make a long story a little shorter, I spend the entire day at the Pomona Swap Meet with Al Knoch and his merry men (and one lady). I was very impressed. Also, with Al. He was very friendly and was very much an hands on guy. He was very involved with all the work going on. Also, since I had a lot of dead time waiting for things to get done, and Al also was having some slow minutes, we had some good conversations about Corvette restor's and mods. He is a very personable type person, and even though you've never met him before, after a few minutes, you feel like you're talking to someone you've known all your life. l That weekend, I had Al replace the top on my 68 Convertible, and also recover the seats of my 68 and 70 in leather and also build headrests for my 68 with matching factory duplicate moulding. Expensive you bet. Because, I didn't originally plan on all this work,...mainly I wanted my 68 top replaced and the 68 seats recovered, the 70 recover was extra, I was concerned that the bill wasn't going to work with my credit card. When I discussed this...no worry. Al had his people wait a few weeks' before submitting the card bill. I was surprised that they could be so informal about billing. Apparently, Al's Corvette customers have a good history of making good on money owed.

jr105

I bought a set of seat covers mounted on foam from Al Knoch. A little over a year later one of the seams started to let go. I called them to ask about getting it repaired, and they took care of it without charging me. A real class act that backs up their products.

7dSHARK

is Al at Pamona all the time or was that just good luck. if he is always there i will be too.