New Top for my Girl!
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Recon_Joe (07-12-2017)
04-28-2017, 09:11 PM
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Very nice. Is it an OEM GM replacement or aftermarket?
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Recon_Joe (07-12-2017)
04-29-2017, 06:37 PM
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That looks perfect and professionally done! What is a vert like with the top up? Just a little louder than standard coupe or is there quite a bit of difference? I have never owned one and would love to put one in the garage one day.
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07-12-2017, 09:10 PM
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07-12-2017, 09:12 PM
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Road noise with the top up is louder than a coupe, but it becomes white noise and you don't really notice it. Top stays down most of the time.
07-13-2017, 10:00 AM
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Looks great! I'm thinking winter project this year. I like the black top on Red.
Good choice not really a DYI project unless you know what your doing IMHO.
Good choice not really a DYI project unless you know what your doing IMHO.
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Recon_Joe (07-14-2017)
07-13-2017, 07:40 PM
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07-14-2017, 11:14 AM
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It's getting old reading about these great quality and reasonably priced installers 1,000 miles away. But when I factor in the time and cost to drive out that far, it eats quite a bit into the savings, and then I'm still stuck on the warranty. Sucks.
Imho, we need to start a listing of CF forum 'Recommended Installers' that aren't asking brain surgeon rates.
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Recon_Joe (07-14-2017)
07-14-2017, 04:57 PM
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A had a new top installed on my 2K (OO) at a shop specializing in Interiors and Tops in Mooresville, NC. on 1/2017 , cost me $1200 total for a Haartz...awesome job too.
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07-14-2017, 09:44 PM
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Jeez, I've been trying to get quotes around the Chicago area with these 'recommended installers', and I'm getting quotes as high as $1,800. I even had one of them say, if I wanted to buy the top itself online, he would only give a 1 year warranty.
It's getting old reading about these great quality and reasonably priced installers 1,000 miles away. But when I factor in the time and cost to drive out that far, it eats quite a bit into the savings, and then I'm still stuck on the warranty. Sucks.
Imho, we need to start a listing of CF forum 'Recommended Installers' that aren't asking brain surgeon rates.
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It's getting old reading about these great quality and reasonably priced installers 1,000 miles away. But when I factor in the time and cost to drive out that far, it eats quite a bit into the savings, and then I'm still stuck on the warranty. Sucks.
Imho, we need to start a listing of CF forum 'Recommended Installers' that aren't asking brain surgeon rates.
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I know your struggles. Cost can vary within my state. Got a guy in Lafayette area (about an hour drive) who specializes in Vette and Camaros and has very good prices ... here in BR the same services are a tad higher.
07-14-2017, 09:48 PM
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Sorry Josh I don't know of any. I tried a few brushes before but nothing really seems to clean it and certainly didn't do anything for the spots that had become worn from the support frame. I just saved my pennies and decided to replace it. I mean it's money well spent.
07-17-2017, 01:15 PM
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Jeez, I've been trying to get quotes around the Chicago area with these 'recommended installers', and I'm getting quotes as high as $1,800. I even had one of them say, if I wanted to buy the top itself online, he would only give a 1 year warranty.
It's getting old reading about these great quality and reasonably priced installers 1,000 miles away. But when I factor in the time and cost to drive out that far, it eats quite a bit into the savings, and then I'm still stuck on the warranty. Sucks.
Imho, we need to start a listing of CF forum 'Recommended Installers' that aren't asking brain surgeon rates.
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It's getting old reading about these great quality and reasonably priced installers 1,000 miles away. But when I factor in the time and cost to drive out that far, it eats quite a bit into the savings, and then I'm still stuck on the warranty. Sucks.
Imho, we need to start a listing of CF forum 'Recommended Installers' that aren't asking brain surgeon rates.
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07-17-2017, 02:10 PM
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Sexy ! I got a new white top last fall.
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Recon_Joe (07-17-2017)
07-17-2017, 03:08 PM
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The most outrageous quote came from the shop local recommended by the CF forum sponsoring Chevy dealer. Most of the others were in the $1,500 to $2,000 range, but some clearly didn't seem very experienced with Vettes. Still shopping.
