Convertible top replacement cost
08-24-2004, 11:53 PM
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Convertible top replacement cost
Anybody had their top replaced? If so what is a ball park figure for having it done? I'd like to have some recommendations for a local shop, but having trouble finding someone who knows. Any gotchas to look for when your shopping? Is there a better "brand" of top? Better material? I've decided I'm going to have to bite the bullet and do it, now I need some info. I can't find a lot of things on the internet about top replacement though.
TIA!!
TIA!!
08-25-2004, 07:19 AM
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RE: Convertible top replacement cost
The price for my 84' GT was $1300 for everything. I would'nt think that theres to much difference between years.Thats Michigan though.
Good luck and damn do they look good with a new top.
Rye
Good luck and damn do they look good with a new top.
Rye
08-25-2004, 09:48 AM
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RE: Convertible top replacement cost
5 year top is a good one!!?? Good grief!! The top I have now is 10 years old! Does that mean a new top every 5 years? I found a top that was guaranteed for life for ~$500. Just have to have it installed. Wonder what that would cost?
Do you have to replace the glass when you replace the top or can they reuse the glass I have?
Do you have to replace the glass when you replace the top or can they reuse the glass I have?
08-25-2004, 02:03 PM
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RE: Convertible top replacement cost
$1300 for a new top sound about right, I had to redo mine on my 93 Lx, they did a good job, The aftermarket materials are way better. Plus Up on the westcoast of Canada alot of rain, Just choose a good quality top it should Last you for a long time.
Good Luck
Good Luck
08-25-2004, 04:49 PM
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RE: Convertible top replacement cost
ORIGINAL: pichinco
Anybody had their top replaced? If so what is a ball park figure for having it done? I'd like to have some recommendations for a local shop, but having trouble finding someone who knows. Any gotchas to look for when your shopping? Is there a better "brand" of top? Better material? I've decided I'm going to have to bite the bullet and do it, now I need some info. I can't find a lot of things on the internet about top replacement though.
TIA!!
Anybody had their top replaced? If so what is a ball park figure for having it done? I'd like to have some recommendations for a local shop, but having trouble finding someone who knows. Any gotchas to look for when your shopping? Is there a better "brand" of top? Better material? I've decided I'm going to have to bite the bullet and do it, now I need some info. I can't find a lot of things on the internet about top replacement though.
TIA!!
08-26-2004, 01:18 AM
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RE: Convertible top replacement cost
ORIGINAL: pichinco
Dog gone it!! Why didn't I think of that!? Thanks roundman
Dog gone it!! Why didn't I think of that!? Thanks roundman
BRAIN FART!!!
Something rattled my windows just as I was reading your post, and then there was the damnest strange odor made me what to gag!![:'(] It must have been your fart!!!
