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Old 12-25-2008, 11:47 AM
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Just got my new top and need it put on!!

Was going to wait till spring but now that I have it sitting here I want it put on. Can anyone help me put this on or suggest a shop to do it? I have been quoted $380 at my local interior shop. Is this a good price? This shop has done work for me in the past and are top notch. Thanks Mike
Old 12-26-2008, 08:08 PM
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Re: Just got my new top and need it put on!!

$380 is a steal. I have been calling around the shops here in Connecticut and Rhode Island and they want $1200 for labor I would say go for it!
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Re: Just got my new top and need it put on!!

where did you get your top?
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try topsonline.com spend the xtra and get the glass window you wont regret it
Old 01-05-2009, 07:22 AM
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Re: Just got my new top and need it put on!!

I got the top on ebay. Some guy out of Clearwater Florida. He has blue ones and tan ones. Paid $150 for it. Another kid on here ordered the same top. It's canvas not vinal. I looked for one with a glass window and could not find one on ebay anywhere. When I found this one for the price I grabbed it. The cover is being put on today I will post pictures if all goes well. After this the only thing left to do is have the tonnue cover painted. I tried to paint it myself but it came out terrible.
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Re: Just got my new top and need it put on!!

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I got the top on ebay. Some guy out of Clearwater Florida. He has blue ones and tan ones. Paid $150 for it. Another kid on here ordered the same top. It's canvas not vinal. I looked for one with a glass window and could not find one on ebay anywhere. When I found this one for the price I grabbed it. The cover is being put on today I will post pictures if all goes well. After this the only thing left to do is have the tonnue cover painted. I tried to paint it myself but it came out terrible.
Mine didn't fit unfortunately. I emailed the guy to see whats up. I made another topic but no one could help me. To add to all my problems my dad threw out my old one so I can't identify which one it is. Although I can identify which one it is not. Lol.
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Re: Just got my new top and need it put on!!

I can't believe there's a difference in our cars. Maybe another member can chime in. You are very brave to attempt this yourself. I tried to paint my T-cover myself and it came out horrible. Another thing I'll have to pay someone else to do. Anyway, I just went by at 4:30 to check on the progress of my top. Car was siting right where I parked it this morning. They haven't touched it. Hopefully tomorrow I can post some pictures with the new top on. Or God forbid... post that my my top doesn't fit either. We'll see.
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Re: Just got my new top and need it put on!!

MYZ28NH...Hows the new top look? Did it come out nice for $380? I may drive mine up to NH to save $800 on installation. Lets see some pics.
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Re: Just got my new top and need it put on!!

The Top is all done and looks great. I took some pictures of it in the shop but I don't like them cause the cars all dusty. Posted them in another thread. Wish I had brought it home yesterday cause it's snowing heavy now and the roads will be a mess tomorrow when I have to drive it.

He only charged me $360!

I will post some good pictures tomorrow. If anyone needs a top done in New England this is the place to have it done.
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