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Old May 18, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Default How much for a workable vert top frame?

My 68 is missing the soft top and frame. I'm not too upset about it because I only intend to drive it in nice weather anyway, but how much can I expect to pay for a frame when/if I get a bug up my butt to find one?
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Old May 18, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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Typical nice frames go for nearly a grand.....

sorry to have to bear the bad news....

you may get lucky ...so keep shopping, but only in person....

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Old May 19, 2004 | 10:21 AM
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Figure $1000+ for one with a good front bow. Maybe $700 with a rotten one.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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Default Re: How much for a workable vert top frame? (markdtn)

shop around you can find good one for 5-600 , I bought mine @carlisle for 500 and only had to paint it , to make it look new :smash:
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Old May 19, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Check this out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...902587834&rd=1
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Old May 19, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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Default Re: How much for a workable vert top frame? (LemansBlue68)

I saw that one and I'm tracking it. Depending on where bidding goes I might take a shot at it. I'm not desperate enough to go the Buy-it-now route though. I'll wait for Carlisle.
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