DIY 89 top replacement
#1
DIY 89 top replacement
Well, I ordered a new top from A.A. Best (www.aabestco.com) and it is scheduled for delivery on Monday. I will be attempting the installation myself, hopefully all goes well, but just in case there, is a custom upholstery shop nearby that will do it for about $500. But, being a poor college student, I'd rather do it myself; I'm done with class at 2, and that's without even skipping, so I got at least a good 6 hours of sunlight. I hope the weather holds, it's supposed to be fairly warm until Tuesday... Anyway, I will document every step of the way for other DIY's with my digital camera, and until Monday, I will be trying to get as much info as possible on the details.
Wish me luck, I think I'm gonna need it...
Wish me luck, I think I'm gonna need it...
#6
RE: DIY 89 top replacement
lol, I'll be the guinea pig. I didn't get the top until late Monday though, and the weather's been somewhat trivial today. I may have to wait a few more days for it to warm up a little. I got astaple gun in preparation but ran out of light due to overcast. So, cross your fingers for better weather! I'll post a "before" pic tomorrow so everyone can see how crappy my old top is...
#8
RE: DIY 89 top replacement
It can't be worse than mine. I am missing the whole rear window section and the left 1/4 section. I have a garage now so I just leave the top down with the boot on.
#9
RE: DIY 89 top replacement
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So this is my old top, notice the crappiness.
#10
RE: DIY 89 top replacement
This is the front header bow. First I had to peel off the weather stripping so that I could get to the screws holding the retaining plates in. There are three plates, one in the front and one on each side that hold the front part of the top down.
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