Convertible Tops and Upholstery near Tinley Park
Tinley Park takes its cars seriously. The village's Cruise Nights, held on Tuesday evenings in the summer around Oak Park Avenue and 67th Court, bring out classics, muscle cars, and convertibles all season. Don's Auto Interiors & Tops, a short drive away in Alsip, has kept south suburban convertibles and interiors in shape since 1977.
Cruise-night ready
Nothing hurts a sharp classic more than a wrinkled top or a cloudy back window. For Tinley Park's cruise and show crowd, we do:
- Correct-style replacement tops for classic convertibles, in vinyl or cloth, with attention to pads, well liners, and frame adjustment
- Rear window replacement on classic and late-model tops
- Power top diagnosis and hydraulic repair
- Weatherstripping, so the top seals as well as it looks
See convertible top replacement and convertible top repair.
Timing tip
Cruise season is summer, but the scheduling decision happens in winter. Top installations take 8 to 12 hours of shop time and aren't same-day jobs, and our spring calendar fills quickly. If you want the car ready for the first Tuesday, call us early.
Classic interiors
A lot of Tinley Park cruisers are classics with original interiors that are showing their age. We can:
- Repair individual panels to keep as much original material as possible
- Recover seats in correct-style materials
- Build a full custom interior by patterning, restoring frames and springs, and building from scratch
- Replace carpet, door panels, and headliners, including older bow-type headliners
See auto upholstery and headliner replacement.
Everyday cars too
Not every job is a show car. We fix the worn driver's seat on a commuter, the sagging headliner in a family SUV, and seats in work trucks. Smaller repairs usually take much less time.
Boats and bikes
Tinley Park boaters and riders use us for:
- Boat seat and cushion reupholstery in marine vinyl, with new foam and seat bases when needed (boat upholstery)
- Covers, bimini tops, and canvas repair (boat covers and canvas)
- Motorcycle seat recovering and customization (motorcycle seats)
The off-season is the best time to bring these in.
Tinley Park businesses
From fitness studios to restaurants and medical offices, commercial seating wears out. We repair and reupholster benches, tables, chairs, booths, and stools, and B2B partners receive discounted rates. See commercial upholstery.
Planning your visit
- Location: 11937 S. Cicero Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Estimates: free, in person or from photos
- Tops: plan for a drop-off, since installation takes 8 to 12 hours
What we check on a classic top
Classic convertibles have been through decades of folding, weather, and sometimes earlier repairs. Before we quote, we look at:
- The frame: worn pivots, bent linkages, and alignment at the windshield header
- Pads and well liner: often original and compressed or torn
- Tack strips: old tack strips may not hold staples well, which affects how tightly a new top can be fitted
- Weatherstripping at the header and side glass
- Power top components on cars that have them: pump, cylinders, and lines
Knowing all of this up front means your estimate reflects the whole job, and the new top fits the way it should.
Questions to ask any shop
Before you hand over your classic, it's worth asking a few questions about materials, warranty, and timing. Our guide on how to choose a convertible top shop in Chicagoland covers them.
Call (708) 371-8020 or request a free estimate. Neighbors in Orland Park and Oak Lawn have their own pages too.
Frequently asked questions
Can you have my top done before Cruise Nights season?
Tinley Park's Cruise Nights run on Tuesday evenings in summer, so book your top work in winter or early spring. Top installations take 8 to 12 hours of shop time and spring is our busiest season.
My classic's top is original. Should I replace it or keep it?
If it still seals and you value originality, a careful repair may be right. If it's brittle, shrunk, or leaking, a new top in the correct material will protect the interior. We'll look at it and give you honest options.
How do I get to Don's from Tinley Park?
Most customers head north and east toward Cicero Avenue in Alsip. Our shop is at 11937 S. Cicero Ave. Check live traffic for the best route at the time you're driving.
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Request a free estimate or call (708) 371-8020.