The Pontiac Catalina convertible top in a classic two-part top--and if you're a little handy, you can most likely install it yourself. The original Catalina top came in black or GM white and was made of Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl. The original Catalina soft top came with a plastic window, though today, we offer Catalina tops with plastic and glass windows. We offer the original Catalina convertible top, as well as other Catalina convertible tops in a variety of styles and fabrics. Our Best Buy Buick Catalina packages offer the most bang for the buck. Ready to buy a Pontiac Catalina top? Click on a link at the right.

Choosing a Catalina Convertible Top Fabric:

We offer the Pontiac Catalina convertible top in Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl and Haartz Stayfast Canvas. Here's what you need to know about each before making a purchase.

Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl: Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl is a two-ply composite with a PVC outer layer and a cotton inner lining. Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl is a popular convertible top fabric. The original Pontiac Catalina convertible top was made of Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl. In fact, this fabric is original to most American cars made before 1993. Pinpoint refers to the little dots on the vinyl surface. If you take care of a Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl convertible top, it can easily last 10 years.
Haartz Stayfast Canvas: If you're looking to upgrade your vinyl top, consider a convertible top made of Haartz Stayfast Canvas. This fabric is the American substitute for the German canvases used in Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, as well as some Mustang and Lebaron models. Haartz Stayfast Canvas is a three-ply composite material made of an acrylic square weave outer fabric, a butyl rubber core, and a cotton lining. The butyl rubber core promises to make Haartz Stayfast Canvas last a very long time. This canvas is a little richer looking than the vinyl. It's also a little harder to clean. Stayfast Canvas has both better static and dynamic wear ratings than vinyl tops.

h2>More Catalina Convertible Top Parts Along with Pontiac Catalina convertible tops, we carry tack strips, well liners, boots, hold down cables, headliners, do-it-yourself top installation manuals and other parts. Ready to start shopping? Click on the link at the right.

Can I Install the Pontiac Catalina top myself?

Yes! The Pontiac Catalina requires a classic two-part convertible top, meaning there's a main top section and a rear window section, called the "curtain." The two convertible-top sections are integrated during the installation process.

For your convenience, we sell the two parts to this top together and separately. Looking for a great deal? Check out our Best Buy Pontiac Catalina convertible top packages.

If you can use an air-driven staple gun and are patient and methodical, you are very likely to be able to install the Pontiac Catalina convertible top. Installing your own LeSabre soft top can save you hundreds of dollars in restoration labor costs!

To help you install your own Catalina convertible top, we offer a profusely illustrated convertible top manual, now in its fourth edition. This covers, in detail, all the steps for do-it-yourself convertible top installation. In particular, the manual applies to cars, like the Pontiac Catalina, with a two-part convertible top. You may purchase the manual to review it before purchasing a convertible top package. (We would then pro-rate future purchase of the convertible top when it is ordered.)

In most cases, our convertible top packages include everything you need to install your own Pontiac Catalina soft top. (Convertible top frame seals must be ordered separately if required.)

There is no sewing involved in installing a two-part convertible top, but you will have to be comfortable with a staple gun, manipulating convertible-top fabric, and applying contact cement. Our convertible-top packages include stainless-steel staples and the very best grade of contact cement. To start shopping, click a link at the right. To learn more about installing your own Pontiac Catalina convertible tops, click the link below.