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.
Installing New Top
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Installing New Top
Don Avery
Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
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Dayton, OH/Sarasota,FL
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Re: Installing New Top
yes its not easy
but not impossible ether
best of luck
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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Re: Installing New Top
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
1972 124 Spider
2003 Chevrolet Z71
2007 GMC Yucon
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Re: Installing New Top
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.
Trey
1982 SPIDER 2000, 1964 CHEVYII, 1969 Chevy Nova, 2005 DODGE RAM, 1988 Jeep Comanche
1972 Spider, 78 Spider rat racer 57 f-100,
1982 SPIDER 2000, 1964 CHEVYII, 1969 Chevy Nova, 2005 DODGE RAM, 1988 Jeep Comanche
1972 Spider, 78 Spider rat racer 57 f-100,
Re: Installing New Top
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?
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Re: Installing New Top
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.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?
Dennis Modisette
1972 124 Spider
2003 Chevrolet Z71
2007 GMC Yucon
1972 124 Spider
2003 Chevrolet Z71
2007 GMC Yucon