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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 04:38 PM
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In spite of all the warnings, I installed new top myself. Took me a couple of days, but it's really not that hard. It's a EZ-On Top. I noticed when I took old top off that's what was installed from factory. Decided to go with vinyl rather than cloth since car lives outside. I think vinyl will be easier to keep clean. Here's before and after pics.






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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 05:30 PM
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SWEET !!!!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 05:46 PM
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Kind of a waste, the other one looked duct tapeable


Awesome job on the replacement though!!
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 05:51 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 06:08 PM
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Looks good, congrats on doing it yourself!
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 06:09 PM
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Looks good. Might need a little adjustment in the back if it leaks.
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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Looks like a great job!!
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 06:33 PM
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Looks good. Might need a little adjustment in the back if it leaks.
It poured down rain a few days ago. No leaks!
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It poured down rain a few days ago. No leaks!
Great. You should go into the top replacement business.
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 07:19 PM
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Looks good, now keep it in the sun to stretch into shape.
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JR-01
Great. You should go into the top replacement business.
Ha! It was not THAT much fun!
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 07:25 PM
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Looks awesome! Nice job! If you're as stubborn as me, the only reason you did it yourself is because everyone advised you not to.
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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Looks like a really good install. And yeah, it was time for a new one.
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 07:53 PM
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Man, what a difference!
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 09:03 PM
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Replacement looks good...glad there's no leaks too. Good job.
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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 09:49 PM
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I was one of those that advised against a self install but I'm happy to see that I was wrong. Looks like a nice job, Congrats!!
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Final total Cost of Installation:
EZ-On Vinyl Top $395.00
DAP Contact Cement 12.94
Harbor Freight Electric Staple Gun 16.15
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$424.09
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Originally Posted by UM Rebel
Final total Cost of Installation:
EZ-On Vinyl Top $395.00
DAP Contact Cement 12.94
Harbor Freight Electric Staple Gun 16.15
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$424.09
Job, well done.
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Old Dec 24, 2016 | 05:23 PM
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Nice job,and I compliment you on wanting to do it yourself.
I see it needs a slight adjustment so that the top sits tighter on the deck.
I think the clearance is something like 2mm.

Bob.
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Originally Posted by Bob Hubbard
Nice job,and I compliment you on wanting to do it yourself.
I see it needs a slight adjustment so that the top sits tighter on the deck.
I think the clearance is something like 2mm.
Bob.
Hmmm! I didn't change any of the adjustments. It's as it came from the the factory in 2004. I even tested it with a pressure washer. No leak. I will check it again. Thanks!
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