[DesignAlot99]

I bought a 1999 non WS6 Trans Am, and it is red with a 6 speed manual transmission. The odd part is that it has white leather interior including the door panels. Is this a rare setup?

 

[DesignAlot99]

Also, it has a new top from the previous owner. How can I tell if this was the correct colored top it came with?!

 

[Injuneer]

Trans Am World build data:

http://www.transamworld.com/1999-breakdown.htm

The service parts identification label might show top and interior RPO codes. Maybe also on window sticker. 1999 factory service manual has definition list of RPO codes. Free download courtesy of member GaryDoug:

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Or go to CompNine, enter VIN for a low cost printout of RPO codes:

https://www.firebirdnation.com/threads/no-longer-free-printout-decoding-of-4th-gen-rpo-codes.462762/?post_id=1417218#post-1417218

 

[DesignAlot99]

Trans Am World build data:

http://www.transamworld.com/1999-breakdown.htm

The service parts identification label might show top and interior RPO codes. Maybe also on window sticker. 1999 factory service manual has definition list of RPO codes. Free download courtesy of member GaryDoug:

MediaFire

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

Or go to CompNine, enter VIN for a low cost printout of RPO codes:

https://www.firebirdnation.com/threads/no-longer-free-printout-decoding-of-4th-gen-rpo-codes.462762/?post_id=1417218#post-1417218

Cool, thanks INJUNEER!

 

[DesignAlot99]

 

[Injuneer]

If that's your car, shows arctic white top and interior.

 

[DesignAlot99]

Yes, interesting. I cannot seem to find a white top online to buy and replace this black one with that is currently installed...

 

[roorancher]

Yes, interesting. I cannot seem to find a white top online to buy and replace this black one with that is currently installed...

Take it to a good automotive upholstery shop. They have access to convertible top manufacturers and suppliers that don't have a presence on line.
There happens to be a 94 TA Convertible on Facebook Marketplace I've been wanting to buy for several months now, (I'm waiting for the price to drop,) that has a brand new white top.....but I just don't want to message him and ask...LOL!

And, two other things of note: You really don't want to buy a top and install it yourself. It's a lot more difficult than YouTube makes it out to be.
Secondly, the top on the car is probably kinda cheap. It's too shiny. My top doesn't look anything like that.

 

[DesignAlot99]

Take it to a good automotive upholstery shop. They have access to convertible top manufacturers and suppliers that don't have a presence on line.
There happens to be a 94 TA Convertible on Facebook Marketplace I've been wanting to buy for several months now, (I'm waiting for the price to drop,) that has a brand new white top.....but I just don't want to message him and ask...LOL!

And, two other things of note: You really don't want to buy a top and install it yourself. It's a lot more difficult than YouTube makes it out to be.
Secondly, the top on the car is probably kinda cheap. It's too shiny. My top doesn't look anything like that.

Ok, interesting... thanks for the response!

 

[GaryDoug]

I installed a couple of convertible tops on my cars many years ago. I never want to do that again. Takes more expertise than I had for sure.

 

[DesignAlot99]

I installed a couple of convertible tops on my cars many years ago. I never want to do that again. Takes more expertise than I had for sure.

Yeah, seems to be a good amount of work, I do believe it is best left to the pros... I would get a new paint job first, then have the top done last.

 

[roorancher]

Just FYI..
When i had the top done on my 94 about 2 years ago, by a shop that's been in business with handed down and consistent ownership about 70 years, it was about $1650 out the door...

 

[DesignAlot99]

Wow... You can get a paint job for that much... You are SCARING me! Lol...

 

[Joshuafragsdale]

Just stumbled on this thread – super cool combo! A red '99 Trans Am with a 6-speed and white leather interior sounds pretty unique. I’ve been browsing a lot of listings lately and haven’t seen many (if any) with white leather, especially with the manual. Anyone know if this was a special-order option or just super uncommon?

 

[DesignAlot99]

Just stumbled on this thread – super cool combo! A red '99 Trans Am with a 6-speed and white leather interior sounds pretty unique. I’ve been browsing a lot of listings lately and haven’t seen many (if any) with white leather, especially with the manual. Anyone know if this was a special-order option or just super uncommon?

Hello. I am not sure, but it seems to be a unique order. I posted the build sheet earlier in the post, it even had an arctic white top, which seems to be rare also. Previous owner replaced with a black top however.

 

[1993TransAm]

Nice looking car. Arctic White interiors were pretty uncommon. I wouldn't worry too much about the top color if it's a good quality replacement, but that's just my opinion.

 

[GaryDoug]

Black tops have always been the popular choice. My 1963 190SL roadster had one when I bought it. i foolishly wanted an off-white one. The biggest mistake ever made........ Wait, 2nd worst to my 3rd girlfriend ;-)