Thread: Bop Top or Topster

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Has any one used a Bop Top or a Topster for a top on a 32 Ford
roadster. If so whats your opinion???

I have looked at both closely and will definately end up with one or the other... Here are my thoughts about them...

The topster is definately the less expensive way to go, only problem is that you have to find someone to actually build the canvass/cloth for you... That is fine if you know a good top guy so that you have a good idea what the final top will look like... As I understand it the topster will also need some custom fabrication work to fit your windshield if you are not using the factory windshild stanchions...

The Bop Top... It is very pricey IMHO at over $2500 but it is a very good looking top that accetuates the lines of the car and provides protection from the elements without some of the pitfalls of other tops that are available... Sid's top does not contact the body of the car in any way, eliminating the need for unsightly snaps in the car's body and it uses the Roadsters factory mounting brackets... The top is available for several different windshield styles that eliminates the need for custom fabrication... The Bop Top comes with a glass back window so that there is no need to worry about the plastic window cracking, breaking and yellowing over time...

It really all boils down to how much effort and money you want to invest in a top... If you have the time/experience to do some of the fabrication work and want to save a few dollars then the Topster is the way to go... If money is not an issue and you want to a top that you know is going to be made well and is ready for installation, I would say go with the Bop Top...

Just my opinion...

Dave Brisco

Hi folks! I'm the guy, or one of the two, that makes the Topsters, and I just wanted to mention a couple of things that dangeroustoy missed. The reason we don't supply the actual tops is because there are so many variables in style of side opening, colors,materials,rear windows etc and we don't carry stock - we're not a buisness. We feel a top should be fitted to YOUR car, not just any 32, because believe me there are diferences in all the body makes. In regards to the windshield headers, we are the ONLY ones that offer a cast aluminum two piece header as an option, and the top unsnaps from all of our headers and folds up for storage by itself - the Bop Top is permanently attached to the header, so you have to roll the top and rear window up around the header and you wind up with a good sized bundle to store. We also offer a Topster II which uses a floating rear snap bar that floats about 3/16" off the body so the only place the frame touches the body is on the W/S post tops and the two tabs behind the doors. We also offer a two piece cast aluminum windshield header for Topsters for Duval windshields and they're slick! Feel free to check us out at www.topsters.com or contact me.........we're just two hot rodders doing this as a cool hobby! Larry

Looking for a Website.... Cant seem to find one... Are they still in business

Rich.........

Just got a reply from Deuce Guy stating that the Topster is no longer being produced.... Does any body have any photos of their product.

Rich......