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48fordconv · 08-14-2013, 05:30 PM

I have a 48 Ford Conv. I had a LeBaron Bonney Top installed in 07, The first time I was in Heavy Rain it leaked badly around all the seams last year. Last Winter LeBaron Bonney had a new top installed by one of their installers. I just got back from Stowe, VT meet. We had 2 days that it rained hard. It leaked very badly again around the seams. Has anyone had trouble with their tops leaking badly ? I had the T-39 Tan material. What other brands have people used with no leaks in very hard rain? Thanks for any HELP.
Steve

TStiles · 08-14-2013, 07:21 PM

Consider treating the top with RaggTopp, an amazing product that will not alter your top's color or texture.

Frank Miller · 08-14-2013, 09:13 PM

I toured the Haartz factory last year and their top material must be able to withstand something like 30 feet of water. My 49 has water come in where it meets the header but that has nothing to do with the roof. My top was made by a former employee of L-B.

Vic Piano · 08-15-2013, 05:54 AM

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I've never had any convertible tops leak at the seams, but Ford Convertibles (and, to be fair, most Convertibles) leak, especially in a heavy rain. I have a top on our '39 CS that was made by Electron Top in Richmond Hill, NY, the top has been on the car for just over eight years and it has to be one of the best tops I've ever had as far as wear, overall fit, etc., goes. Most of the water leaks in convertibles (in my experience) are attributable to top adjustment and rubber seals fitting properly. Ford advertised their Convertibles as “all weather cars”, I think that’s because all the weather comes inside the car no matter if the top is up or down… LOL I love Convertibles!

08-14-2013, 05:30 PM	#1
48fordconv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 132	LeBaron Bonney Top Leaks I have a 48 Ford Conv. I had a LeBaron Bonney Top installed in 07, The first time I was in Heavy Rain it leaked badly around all the seams last year. Last Winter LeBaron Bonney had a new top installed by one of their installers. I just got back from Stowe, VT meet. We had 2 days that it rained hard. It leaked very badly again around the seams. Has anyone had trouble with their tops leaking badly ? I had the T-39 Tan material. What other brands have people used with no leaks in very hard rain? Thanks for any HELP. Steve

08-14-2013, 07:21 PM	#2
TStiles Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kitsap Peninsula, Western WA Posts: 276	Re: LeBaron Bonney Top Leaks Consider treating the top with RaggTopp, an amazing product that will not alter your top's color or texture.

08-14-2013, 09:13 PM	#3
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: LeBaron Bonney Top Leaks I toured the Haartz factory last year and their top material must be able to withstand something like 30 feet of water. My 49 has water come in where it meets the header but that has nothing to do with the roof. My top was made by a former employee of L-B. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

08-15-2013, 05:54 AM	#4
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: LeBaron Bonney Top Leaks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've never had any convertible tops leak at the seams, but Ford Convertibles (and, to be fair, most Convertibles) leak, especially in a heavy rain. I have a top on our '39 CS that was made by Electron Top in Richmond Hill, NY, the top has been on the car for just over eight years and it has to be one of the best tops I've ever had as far as wear, overall fit, etc., goes. Most of the water leaks in convertibles (in my experience) are attributable to top adjustment and rubber seals fitting properly. Ford advertised their Convertibles as “all weather cars”, I think that’s because all the weather comes inside the car no matter if the top is up or down… LOL I love Convertibles! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.