Installing New Top

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davery
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Installing New Top

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I have read many of the threads about replacing the top. I have actually done it myself about 20 years ago in the parking lot of an apartment I was living in. I do not remember much about it, but just thinking "I never want to do this again". So here I am at this point again. I called around today and the cheapest price to install the top I have already bought is $350. Quite frankly, after just getting the car painted I just don't have the cash.

I guess I will be installing the top myself. Go me.
Don Avery
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
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124JOE
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Your car is a: 1978 124 fiat spider sport 1800
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Re: Installing New Top

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yes its not easy
but not impossible ether
best of luck
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
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dmwhiteoak
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Your car is a: 1972 Fiat 124 spider
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With a good friend ,some installation fluid and plenty of time. It is enjoyable. I would do it again.
Dennis Modisette

1972 124 Spider
2003 Chevrolet Z71
2007 GMC Yucon
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Post by htchevyii »

I've done two, one was a pain in the keister to get everything propery lined up and everything just fell into place on the other. I would not attempt it without a helper. Good luck.
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Post by Glyn »

Glad to see you installed a new top on your car. I will be calling you for pointers. Do you have some pictures of your new paint job?
dmwhiteoak
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Glyn wrote:Glad to see you installed a new top on your car. I will be calling you for pointers. Do you have some pictures of your new paint job?
The top was really not too hard. Time consuming tho. The instructions I have are very good. Attention to detail is a must. When I wet sand and buff it I will send you a pic.
Dennis Modisette

1972 124 Spider
2003 Chevrolet Z71
2007 GMC Yucon
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