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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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I bought a hard top for my 59 off of ebay that I knew had to be rebuilt. Paid $2000 for it and put in another $1500 with new rubber, some glass, barrel bolts (those little baubles are expensive) some new retainers and stainless. If I had to do it over again, I'd contact Glassworks and see what they are getting for a fully restored top. I've seen their work and it's top shelf.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Paid $250 for my first 62 hardtop back in 1970.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 03:18 AM
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I can remember about 1965 that there was gas wars going on and regular was 19 cents. Great as a kid, $2 and gas for a week.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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Paid $500 for my first hardtop for my 59 in 1976, bought it from Stoudt Auto in Reading Pa. I remember the transaction because the guy wanted $500 and I negotiated it to $450, then he said at $450, he had to charge me sales tax of, you guessed it, $50 (all cash deal). I was young and stupid and wanted that top, so I paid it. Best lesson I've ever learned. Worth the $50.
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