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convertible top replacement .....HELP!!!!!!

Old Aug 18, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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Default convertible top replacement .....HELP!!!!!!

went to the trim shop today about my top...WOW!!!!!! they told me it was going to cost me 850 installed!!! is this the norm???? i am very mechaniccly inclined where do you get them cheaper and still be a quality top... any info appreciated.. are they easy to install... HELP!!!!! :banghead:
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 09:55 PM
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My top is saddle at the time being. I did some research and found that it was originally black. I went to the upholsery shop and they gave me a price quote at around $700 to $800! :nono:
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Old Aug 18, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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I found my top here for $165. I haven't purchased it yet however.
http://shop.1usa.com/aabest/index.ihtml
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