Widowmaker

Alright folks, I am going to attempt a top replacement myself. Right now I have a new black top sitting in my closet since it's too cold to put it on properly right now. The current top is tan and I have painted a mock up of what the color change will look like when complete. I wanted to change to black b/c I think it looks better with tinted windows and the top is rotting as well. Opinions, thoughts?

Widowmaker

As it sits right now. Also, since the picture was taken I have added 20% tint on the windows.

Matthew91-Z28

I think both would look good. I just bought a top too and am getting ready to install when a good weekend comes up. I have a 91 Z28 and I ordered a top for a 90-93. But the window in the new top is wider than my current. The width across the rear bow is the same, though. I have to compare dimensions to make sure all is kosher. Where did you get your top from?

Widowmaker

www.topsonline.com

My new window is wider too. I got the 90-93 top. I don't know why it says -93 since that is 4th gen, but oh well. The new top seems to line up correctly and a larger rear window can only help the blind spots in these cars. So far I have only unfolded the new top and kinda laid it over the frame(with the old top still on) but it looks like a good fit.

Matthew91-Z28

hey...have you gotten your new top on yet? How does it fit?

Speedgraphic

you mentioned that you had added tint to your windows. were you able to tint the convertible rear window? If so can you share details?

Thanks
Speedy

Widowmaker

No tint on the rear window. 1. It's plastic and has to fold. 2. I tinted it with the old top still on and since it will be replaced this weekend I didn't even bother trying.

Also got some Falken Ziex 502's freshly mounted since the last post and replaced the drivers window motor. Man, this car is gonna have some much new stuff on it after this weekend it's sick. New paint coming this summer as well. Anyway, wish me luck on the installation. I will be sure and take pics for future reference.

CorVM

Good luck on putting on the new top! I had a new one put on last year, and it fits pretty good, besides the "dog ears" which I wish I could get rid of. Any tips would be great. Let us know how it goes, and I'd love to see it in person when you get it done.
Corey

Widowmaker

Well it's FINALLY done!!!! Took me about 15 hours total. I cleaned and lubricated the entire top frame while I was in there as well. Not a hard job, just a long one. Let me know your thoughts. Also, note the new tires. It makes me feel so good to have done this all alone and with ZERO problems. Whew!

-Corey, if you come over next weekend maybe I can help you with those dog ears and that gap between the top and the body. LMK-Theo

Matthew91-Z28

Man I need your help!!! How did you glue the back flap down? The one that wraps under bow # 5? I could not get mine to stick.

Widowmaker

Matthew check the thread about the installed glass top you posted on earlier. You will find what you seek

Kontrax

awesome job, i always disliked the tan on any vert car. after looking at all you vert guys pics, it makes me want one

Cadillac

Digging up an old thread... so sue me.

Does anybody know is Widowmaker still comes around here? I wanted to say two things dealing with this thread:

1.) The new top install... looks like the back window is wrinkled. Did that end up straighten itself old with time?

2.) Kontrax - I'm sure he was banned for the comment above. He clearly doesn't realize that the tan top with the beechwood interior is by far a thing a beauty.

89rsragtop

15 hrs and a wrinkled window to show for it. That's why I sent mine out to a pro. I think it's the type of job that if you don't do that kind of work every day It doesn't come out just right.. Kind of like painting your own car.

AaronIROCZ

iTrader: (5)

Does the top have to be on the car when a new one is installed?? Right now mine is off the car for now while it is sandblasted and panted.

CHCKLS

You may be right, but then again not eveyone who picks up a wrench knows how to use it.