Landau Top Details: Made with Two Heat-Sealed Seams on the deck (one seam along each side) & below rear window Valance Vinyl as Original. Material Note: We offer Levant Textured Fuzzy Backed Vinyl & Elk Textured Fuzzy Backed Vinyl materials. If you’re not sure which material & color to order please ask for sample swatch to avoid returns and restocking fees. Other colors can be made, please inquire.
Important Notes: This is the replacement ready-made Vinyl Landau Top cover only, does not include any Badges, Emblems, Molding, Clips or Foam padding, must re-use all the Badges, Emblems, Moldings & Clips. Foam Padding if needed (Almost all Pre-1975 models did not come with Foam Padding) can be purchase them separately, please inquire.
(1) What years and body styles does this Landau top fit?
This Factory Style Full Landau Top is made to fit 1971 and 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (98) 2-door hardtop models. It is not designed for other body styles (e.g. 4-door hardtop, sedan, or convertible) or other model years.
This Factory Style Full Landau Top is made to fit 1971 and 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (98) 2-door hardtop models. It is not designed for other body styles (e.g. 4-door hardtop, sedan, or convertible) or other model years.
(2) What does “full landau top” and “factory style” mean for this product?
“Full landau top” means the vinyl top cover goes over the entire roof area and includes below the rear window valance, mimicking the appearance of the original factory top. “Factory style” refers to matching the original styling: the seams, valance, and fit are made to replicate the OEM look.
“Full landau top” means the vinyl top cover goes over the entire roof area and includes below the rear window valance, mimicking the appearance of the original factory top. “Factory style” refers to matching the original styling: the seams, valance, and fit are made to replicate the OEM look.
(3) What material / texture options are offered, and what should I watch out for?
The product offers two vinyl materials/textures: Elk Vinyl (light-textured) and Levant Vinyl (heavier textured). Since textures and colors can vary, we recommend requesting a sample swatch if you're not certain of which vinyl type or color best matches your vehicle. This helps avoid mismatches and returns/restocking fees.
The product offers two vinyl materials/textures: Elk Vinyl (light-textured) and Levant Vinyl (heavier textured). Since textures and colors can vary, we recommend requesting a sample swatch if you're not certain of which vinyl type or color best matches your vehicle. This helps avoid mismatches and returns/restocking fees.
(4) What is included in this replacement, and what parts do I need separately?
The item is the vinyl top cover only. It does not include moldings, clips, or foam padding. To install properly you will need to reuse your existing moldings, clips & foam from the original top (if in good condition), or acquire suitable replacements separately.
The item is the vinyl top cover only. It does not include moldings, clips, or foam padding. To install properly you will need to reuse your existing moldings, clips & foam from the original top (if in good condition), or acquire suitable replacements separately.
(5) What warranty and fit quality assurances come with this Landau top?
The top comes with a 5-year (60-month) manufacturer warranty. Additionally, it is a fitted top (not universal), so it should match the roofline and contours of the specified 1971-72 2-door hardtop Ninety-Eight precisely, assuming your vehicle is undamaged and has the correct underlying structure & mounting hardware.
The top comes with a 5-year (60-month) manufacturer warranty. Additionally, it is a fitted top (not universal), so it should match the roofline and contours of the specified 1971-72 2-door hardtop Ninety-Eight precisely, assuming your vehicle is undamaged and has the correct underlying structure & mounting hardware.
