Changing Vert Top
05-06-05, 06:41 PM
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Changing Vert Top
I am going to be changing the top on my vert. Got one that is in great shape that was on EBay. Seems like it is a pretty straight forward job. Any thing that I should know in adavance?
thanks,
Bob
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Bob
05-07-05, 03:45 AM
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Yes if you need to replace the bolts/snaps for the boot you are really screwed. $15 bolt, $25 snap $85 the 2 peice snap/bolt. Otherwise it is supposed to bot be too bad. Just follow the instructions in your FSM. Try a google search on it i know there is a step by step out there somewhere.
I said screw it and im paying someone to do it.
I said screw it and im paying someone to do it.
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Originally Posted by AUGieDogie
Yes if you need to replace the bolts/snaps for the boot you are really screwed. $15 bolt, $25 snap $85 the 2 peice snap/bolt. Otherwise it is supposed to bot be too bad. Just follow the instructions in your FSM. Try a google search on it i know there is a step by step out there somewhere.
I said screw it and im paying someone to do it.
I said screw it and im paying someone to do it.
http://www.aabestco.com/merchant.iht...tid=564&step=4
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I've replaced tops for both a miata and rx-7. The process goes much easier if you leave the top spread out on a driveway for several hours on a sunny day before you start. This will allow the top to stretch much easier around the frame; plus there is less of a risk you might tear it.
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They are also available here. You can also get the rear window framework if it is rusted to hell.
http://www.convertibletopguys.com/cg...at.cgi?cat=862
I will be doing this to mine in the near future, except I am going to put a nice tan german cloth canvas top on mine instead of the black vinyl.
http://www.convertibletopguys.com/cg...at.cgi?cat=862
I will be doing this to mine in the near future, except I am going to put a nice tan german cloth canvas top on mine instead of the black vinyl.
Last edited by rogan; 05-25-05 at 10:38 AM.
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