Seeking Complete Soft Top (canvas, rails, and sheet metal)

[soft60]

All,

I am seeking an original or reproduction soft top for my 69. The previous owner of my truck had a custom set of rails and canvas made to fit his hand-trimmed (butchered ) sheet metal pieces above the doors, so I need rails, sheet metal, and canvas - preferably with roll-up windows. I was in touch with Raul and ready to purchase one of his sets just before he dropped off the board, but he went silent just as I was about to place my order and I have not been able to get a response from his since. I have seen restored South American rigs with lovely tops that I assume are reproductions, but have been unable to track down the fabricator.

I know these are hard to find, but foes anyone know of a source or have a lead or even a vague suggestion?

thanks in advance
David

[timber]

I think I do. I have one from Columbia. I'll post a little later.

[timber]

I re-read your post. I'm not sure if this helps you....

[soft60]

Thanks for the lead and the information. From the website, it appears that Carpas Full is primarily a tent and awning company, and my (severely) limited Spanish cannot find an automotive or convertible top division or product line. If anyone with better language skills can help me, I would appreciate it.
https://www.carpasfull.com

[RiverPatrol]

This was just posted on a FB group:

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[zed]

https://fabripartesmm.com/nissan-g-60

Keith

[soft60]

Thanks to both you and River!

I emailed Michael and will let the Board know how it turns out - the Facebook photo in River's post is very encouraging

[v30crewcab]

curious how much the top and frame will cost from them. Need a complete setup for my 67.

[soft60]

All,

I just received a price quote from Michael Moreno for the soft top:

US$650 for a complete set of tubes plus the curved sheet metal pieces above the doors - that does NOT include the stanchions to the rear of the door windows (which I have) and I am not sure how much those two pieces would be; maybe $100-150 for a total of $750-800 for a complete set of metal.
US$680 for the canvas, which includes roll-up clear plastic windows on each side. He recommends black or beige, but other colors are available in a thinner fabric.

These prices are in line with Raul's quote from about 2 years ago and Michael sent me additional photos that were impressive. He estimates shipping to be $800-1000, which seems high to me, but he won't know the exact cost until the pieces are completed and packed.

Michael has been very responsive on WhatsApp and his English (while not great) is MUCH better than my Spanish and we have been communicating successfully. Fabripartes and Mr. Moreno both seem legit, I plan to move forward (which requires a payment of 1/2 the total), and I will keep the Board updated with the progress and outcome. Fingers crossed that this works and we have found an alternative source following Raul's mysterious disappearance.

Let me know if you have any questions, comments, warnings, or suggestions.

Soft60

[soft60]

Here are the photos I received on WhatsApp: