Convertible top question
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From: Parkesburg PA
Convertible top question
Hi everyone,
My first post.
I'm looking to buy my first C5 and found a 1998 convertible with less than 5000 miles.
It is white with a white top. If I buy a white car it has to have a black top.
My first question, is there anyone on this forum who has installed a new soft top?
I have had them installed on older vettes but it is hard to find someone you can trust to do a good job. I would rather do it myself.
If anyone has done it I would like to hear from you.
My second question, is there any chance someone within 100 miles of southeast Pennsylvania with a mint black top be interested in trading for a mint white top? In this case we would switch top and frame. I know this is a long shot but worth an ask.
Thanks.
My first post.
I'm looking to buy my first C5 and found a 1998 convertible with less than 5000 miles.
It is white with a white top. If I buy a white car it has to have a black top.
My first question, is there anyone on this forum who has installed a new soft top?
I have had them installed on older vettes but it is hard to find someone you can trust to do a good job. I would rather do it myself.
If anyone has done it I would like to hear from you.
My second question, is there any chance someone within 100 miles of southeast Pennsylvania with a mint black top be interested in trading for a mint white top? In this case we would switch top and frame. I know this is a long shot but worth an ask.
Thanks.
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Well mine's a white on white and I love it. It's vinyl and doesn't stain like the material color ones. It cleans up easily and looks great.
If you do ever want to sell the white top let me know I might buy it from you as a spare. Good luck with your decision.
If you do ever want to sell the white top let me know I might buy it from you as a spare. Good luck with your decision.
Le Mans Master
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I wouldnt worried about the color of the top to much. Mine spends most of the time in the truck. The only time I have the top up is the winter. But then again, mine is not a daily driver.
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Originally Posted by phils C5 vette
I wouldnt worried about the color of the top to much. Mine spends most of the time in the truck. The only time I have the top up is the winter. But then again, mine is not a daily driver.
Melting Slicks
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Who cares what color the top is when it is properly stowed in the down position? (okay, I admit, mine is mostly a dry weather car) I have no idea how difficult it would be as a DIY project, I'm contemplating having mine redone, hopefully with slightly better material.
Bruce
Bruce
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Originally Posted by Stock Man
Well mine's a white on white and I love it. It's vinyl and doesn't stain like the material color ones. It cleans up easily and looks great.
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Originally Posted by Stock Man
Well mine's a white on white and I love it. It's vinyl and doesn't stain like the material color ones. It cleans up easily and looks great.
If you do ever want to sell the white top let me know I might buy it from you as a spare. Good luck with your decision.
If you do ever want to sell the white top let me know I might buy it from you as a spare. Good luck with your decision.
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Welcome to the Forum, and I agree with the rest - my top is under the cover as much as possible.
BTW - I have a 98 that I absolutely love with about ten times the mileage you have. Miles and miles of smiles!!!
BTW - I have a 98 that I absolutely love with about ten times the mileage you have. Miles and miles of smiles!!!
Melting Slicks
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hello and welcome....... i replaced my top with Mid-America. cost me less than half of what the dealer wanted. i would advise to "get er done"( apologies to Larry the cable guy) professionally,unless you got skills. the install was about 300.00, still made out great!