My triple white vert needs a top. They want $900 installed. I think I can get the top for $500. Anyone here tried doing it themselves? Any hints appreciated.
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
I'm not so sure I'd try that myself. I would end up messing it up and spend that $500 twice, ending up with a job that costs more than if I'd had a pro do it for $900.
You might want to get a Helm Manual and see what it entails.
I'd check w/a few people at shows with older convertibles and see if there's anyone local they'd recommend.
Posted by BadWS6 (Member # 1799) on :
I replaced the top on our 90 Lebaron turned out ok but by no means professional Next time I will pay a pro.
Bob
Posted by TonyJ (Member # 1232) on :
Keep shopping. I found a place here that does the white vinyl tops for $550 installed and the cloth for $700. The tops themselves can be had for $200 or so if you reuse your back glass.
Posted by 94camaroconvertible (Member # 1132) on :
LUCKY! Cheapest Ive found around here is 1400 installed! Anyone else in the dc/md/va area know of any better prices and where? I'm willing to travel a bit...
Posted by ONE BAD BIRD (Member # 1640) on :
Tony, where can a person get a top for 200?
I want to replace my white one with a black one.
Posted by TonyJ (Member # 1232) on :
I'll look through my 1.5 million bookmarks and find the link and post it here. Give me a minute... Posted by TonyJ (Member # 1232) on :
Here ya' go...
I was a little low. My memory is the second shortest thing about me...
For the lowest priced vinyl it's $225 and the most expensive cloth $485. Here's the link:
Note the install times on the other link ranged from 4 to 7 hours. It explains how someone could still make money doing a vinyl top for $500...
Posted by ONE BAD BIRD (Member # 1640) on :
Thanks Posted by James (Member # 1817) on :
Wow thats really cheap for a cloth top. I installed one before, on an older car and it was a pain, everyone said to start from the rear and work your way forward. It took some time, but it came out pretty good, It would have been easier had I had some help. If you got patience go for it, These cars look easier than the one I did. I would never pay someone, if I could do it myself. Most manuals say professional insalation is reccomended, cam installs, seat reaposltry, hell my dad just put up some posts for the steps, and it said a real experienced professional should be the only one to attempt this. First time for my dad, and it looks awesome. Just make sure everything is lined up and straight before you bolt it down.
Posted by James (Member # 1817) on :
by the way, no one could tell it had been replaced, so I guess my work was professional enough
Posted by tbyrne (Member # 424) on :
I haven't done one but have also been told that it's a pain. If anyone needs a complete assembly I have one that came up of a '99 or '00 car. It is a complete black convertible top assembly with hydraulics for $800.
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