Vert Top Replacement
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Race Director
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Haymarket VA
Vert Top Replacement
OK, so the rest of my 98 vert is immaculate but the top is just now starting to show it's age and I'm thinking of having it replaced this winter.
Anybody here had their vert top replaced and how much was it. Where did you have it done?
Let me know.
Anybody here had their vert top replaced and how much was it. Where did you have it done?
Let me know.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: St Marys GA
Check out the C5 Parts forum. Someone had a new top for sale there last week. If not, check with Gene @ Fred Beans, a forum sponsor. Ken Fichtner also can get one but shipping to NorVa would be significantly less from Fred Beans. Depending on shipping cost, you may be able to negotiate a decent delivered price with your own dealer. Don't forget sales tax.
Can't recommend an installer, but check with your local Corvette shop(s) for a recommendation. You can also find out who does the tops for the local Porsche/Mercedes/BMW dealers. They won't be cheap but they have to be good to survive in that market.
DBD
Can't recommend an installer, but check with your local Corvette shop(s) for a recommendation. You can also find out who does the tops for the local Porsche/Mercedes/BMW dealers. They won't be cheap but they have to be good to survive in that market.
DBD
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From: Las Cruces New Mexico
I'm in the same boat. The local GM dealer - which isn't all that bad, gave me the name of the local shop that does their C5 tops. I contacted them directly - they quoted me $1095 for a new top installed. They recommend - Robbins - as having the best replacement tops. Installation only would run about $250, if I provided the top.
I'll probably pull the trigger on this when it get cold.
I'll probably pull the trigger on this when it get cold.
