Vert Top Install

A convertible top removal and installation thread with pics would make you famous...

Kilgore Trout said:

A convertible top removal and installation thread with pics would make you famous...

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Yea, I agree.

An illustrated tutorial would be fantastic.

i wouldnt attempt it if you've never done it before. its hard to get the top tight and to stay tight over time if you haven't installed one before.

streetstang03 said:

i wouldnt attempt it if you've never done it before. its hard to get the top tight and to stay tight over time if you haven't installed one before.

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Yes that is the conventional wisdom and is generally good advice. However, there are some factors which make DIY a little better of an option.

These factors are:
-in general US autos do not require special skills such as sewing or craft skills for vert top install (european cars often do however)
-if we are talking vinyl tops, you can buy TWO for less than one would cost professionally installed and install a practice one before you do it for real and still save money (it will cost a lot of time though)
-many tops now come with detailed instructions
-if you pay attention while removing the old top, label all parts, and have a top that has decent installation instructions there is a good chance of success

So I say go for it!

Be sure you research it first and have all needed tools and supplies available.

i say do it and do a detailed writeup with pictures!!!

I really need to do mine