Tops for Domestic Cars
Domestic 
car tops are probably the hardest tops to install. What distinguishes them from foreign tops is styling and materials.
Domestic convertible tops have become more complex over the years, but the fundamental design is still basically the same.
Most domestic convertible tops are configured with the back attached to the body of the car.
The front, usually wrapped
around the front of the top frame, is often finished with a ½ inch round seal made of convertible topping called a wind
lace. Most domestic tops are stapled to tack strips on the top frame and attached to the car body. Because they don't
have a finished, bound edge, they are less a technical installation (as with foreign car tops), but more an art form.
The placement of the top and the tensions across it are up to the installer's skills and interpretation. A good
installation requires patience, persistence, and intuition for the perfect fit.