How difficult is it to install a new ragtop?

Discussion in 'The ragtop shop' started by buffalojoem, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. buffalojoem

    buffalojoem Well-Known Member

    Well.....?
    Can I pull it off or should I consult a professional?
     
  2. bullisbm

    bullisbm Well-Known Member

    If you have patience and can get all the measurements ana all the correct materials.. I say go for it.

    It is a bit tricky buy it can be done. I did a 64 LeMans and had never touched a rag top before.

    The key is patience if you don't have that don't try it!
     
  3. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Get a pro.
     
  4. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

    Not a big deal if your handy with a staple gun took me 2 days the first time now I can knock it out in 6 hours .Around here pro's get $1500 for an install you can get the top and glass for under $300. Theres an exellent write up a few post down .
     
  5. 65specialconver

    65specialconver kennedy-bell MIA

    i did mine when i was 16 with my dads help.neither of us knew what we were doing,but dad was a perfectionist,it turned out fine.that was in 1976.2 years ago i need another one,i paid a pro $300-400(dont remember)to install one i bought thru year one.
     
  6. Truzi

    Truzi Perpetual Student

    I had pros do it the first time, and while it looked good, I was not impressed and had to fix a couple things myself. The next time I will do it myself.

    It's not a show car, so a few wrinkles is worth the savings to me. Who knows, I may even get it right the first time.
     
  7. red68skylarkcon

    red68skylarkcon Well-Known Member

    My dad and I did mine in about 4 hours time or so, don't remember how long it actually took. I agree with the others, I'm not a big pacients person, but you need it to do a top, and you kinda have to actlike a perfectioninst. In my experience and what I have seen by "pros" order one through Year One, a real nice kit. Won't cost you an arm and a leg either. I think you can do it.
     

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