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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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I need to replace my 98 Lt. Oak top and would like the original or close to it. Anybody know the cost inc. install?

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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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i believe a new canvas is about a grand and a quality shop to install it maybe another 500 - 1000 .. so you're lookin at about 1500 to 2 g's ..
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Damn, Tino had a top not too long ago...fairly cheap and it was mint...pm him, he may still have it...I think it was black though...
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Not sure where you live but the last time I had a top replaced on my C4 I got it done for $189 and it looked great.
Find Al Knock(sp?) interiors they have the best price on tops new or check with Gene at the carshop (supporting vendor to the left) and see if he has a used one
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i have a brand new gm top in black if your interested in it..they retail between 1,000 to 1,200 depending on the dealer..e-mail me if interested..thanks..joe
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Old Apr 26, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Take a look at some of the parts catalogs like Ecklers or Mid America. I believe that the top retails for like $500. Also a week or so ago I saw a post in the parts for sale section where somebody was selling a new or like new oak top for cheap. Installation varies but I can't see it costing more than $500 to take the old top off and install the new with headliner and glass.
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Originally Posted by Pewtavert
Take a look at some of the parts catalogs like Ecklers or Mid America. I believe that the top retails for like $500. Also a week or so ago I saw a post in the parts for sale section where somebody was selling a new or like new oak top for cheap. Installation varies but I can't see it costing more than $500 to take the old top off and install the new with headliner and glass.
right on the money!!! 500.00 from mid-america,another 4-5 hundred to install,just had mine done. great product from mid-america
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