installing a new convertible top
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Burning Brakes
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From: danvers il
installing a new convertible top
any one have a cd or dvd to install a new convertible top for a 92
I'm looking at putting a new one on this winter but want to see how much work it is
thanks Brian
I'm looking at putting a new one on this winter but want to see how much work it is
thanks Brian
Racer
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Hi Brian,
I've seen guys post here before with DVD's and literature on changing tops however.....
the top on my 47K mile 89' was showing it's age and I thought about doing the job my self also. I got a great deal on a Robbins top (VERY good brand) and then came across a upholsterer who does the job at your home. He spent 6 hours in my drive way and boy am I glad I hired him! It was a very tedious job. Not saying you can't do it, but for the price ($450) it was money well spent and it looks great!
Just my $.02
Good luck!
I've seen guys post here before with DVD's and literature on changing tops however.....
the top on my 47K mile 89' was showing it's age and I thought about doing the job my self also. I got a great deal on a Robbins top (VERY good brand) and then came across a upholsterer who does the job at your home. He spent 6 hours in my drive way and boy am I glad I hired him! It was a very tedious job. Not saying you can't do it, but for the price ($450) it was money well spent and it looks great!
Just my $.02
Good luck!
Burning Brakes
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From: Frederick Md
I installed my own tops on my 64 and on my 72 THE FIRST TIME I replaced the tops...PAID a Pro to replace the tops on the cars when I needed to replace them the second time...
Not exceptionally hard to do...BUT baby the pro installed them way tighter and wrinkle free then I could ever do... His job looks 90 percent better then mine even from 20 feet...120 percent better up close and personal...
Bob G.
Not exceptionally hard to do...BUT baby the pro installed them way tighter and wrinkle free then I could ever do... His job looks 90 percent better then mine even from 20 feet...120 percent better up close and personal...
Bob G.
Racer
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From: Westerville oh
If you do a search for "convertible top" you'll find my post form a couple of months ago.
"my experience convertible top replacement 96 lt-4 long read"
If I could have found someone local who would do the work for $500.00 + parts I would have gone that route but I was getting qoutes at 2 grand which was way too high.
Good luck
Mike
"my experience convertible top replacement 96 lt-4 long read"
If I could have found someone local who would do the work for $500.00 + parts I would have gone that route but I was getting qoutes at 2 grand which was way too high.
Good luck
Mike
Racer
Joined: Nov 2010
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If you do a search for "convertible top" you'll find my post form a couple of months ago.
"my experience convertible top replacement 96 lt-4 long read"
If I could have found someone local who would do the work for $500.00 + parts I would have gone that route but I was getting qoutes at 2 grand which was way too high.
Good luck
Mike
"my experience convertible top replacement 96 lt-4 long read"
If I could have found someone local who would do the work for $500.00 + parts I would have gone that route but I was getting qoutes at 2 grand which was way too high.
Good luck
Mike
That's what I was finding too Mike, then got lucky and came across a new top on craigslist and found the installer. TOTAL cost = $750 (includes the tip I gave the guy for sweating in 90* heat for 6 hours!).
