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Originally posted by The Mustang Guys:
Call Jim at Sure-Fit in San Leandro. His info is:

13922 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94578-2614
(510) 357-4355

He does great work.

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thanks for the suggestion. I am sure he does great work, but I just can't justify paying him $850 to change my top..labor only. Sounds like a great guy too.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
850 ISN'T EXPENSIVE, GOODLUCK
 

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Posted by cagedblackgt (Member # 10090) on :
 
Check King's Kustom covers in Hayward. They were charging 1k with materials, so if you brought you own they would be cheaper i would assume.

There work was killer last time I went there.

Mike
 

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Posted by John Santiago (Member # 9859) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
850 ISN'T EXPENSIVE, GOODLUCK

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Originally posted by Chris Hanson:
he charged me i believe 400 in labor. it took 2 days.

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Does that make ANY sense

How could a business stay open spending a full day or a day and a half for $400?
 

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Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on :
 
I never looked into it, but how hard can it be to install a top?

Do that shit yourself
 

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Posted by cagedblackgt (Member # 10090) on :
 

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Originally posted by 90FoX:
I never looked into it, but how hard can it be to install a top?

Do that shit yourself

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Originally posted by 90FoX:
I never looked into it, but how hard can it be to install a top?

Do that shit yourself

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Its a giant pain in the ass lol, and requires stitching to boot.

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Oh, I don't stitch. BUT, I could have my mom do that shit

No offense OP but vert's are boob anyway. Just get a coupe and you'll be happier

[ July 07, 2010, 07:03 PM: Message edited by: 90FoX ]
 

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Posted by Chris Hanson (Member # 3965) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:

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Originally posted by Chris Hanson:
he charged me i believe 400 in labor. it took 2 days.

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Does that make ANY sense

How could a business stay open spending a full day or a day and a half for $400?

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Originally posted by The Mustang Guys:
the question is: if you pay the cheap price will the top leak?

I know $850 is kinda expensive, but at least you wont have to have it done over.

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Originally posted by 90FoX:
I never looked into it, but how hard can it be to install a top?

Do that shit yourself

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Its a giant pain in the ass lol, and requires stitching to boot.

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Oh, I don't stitch. BUT, I could have my mom do that shit

No offense OP but vert's are boob anyway. Just get a coupe and you'll be happier

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Originally posted by 90FoX:

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Originally posted by 90FoX:
I never looked into it, but how hard can it be to install a top?

Do that shit yourself

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Its a giant pain in the ass lol, and requires stitching to boot.

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Oh, I don't stitch. BUT, I could have my mom do that shit

No offense OP but vert's are boob anyway. Just get a coupe and you'll be happier

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Haha if its so easy, ill give you $250, and you and your mom can put it on =D

But nah, I've had 3 coupes, and none of them compare to this convertible =)

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I dont have a warranty though. Will that be a problem?
 

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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
850 ISN'T EXPENSIVE, GOODLUCK

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Are you kidding me? hahah.

I am simply unfamiliar with shops up here, but in SoCal I know of several places that charge under $200 for the replacement. If the shop has done this job several times, it should take a max of 4 hours. If they take longer, they are doing something wrong. But thanks anyways. I might just have to drive down to SoCal and get it down over there haha.

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where in socal are you having this done for so cheap? I'd replace the top on my `91 tomorrow if it would be only $200 labor and done right!

[ July 10, 2010, 01:05 AM: Message edited by: Blind ]
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
he's FULL OF SHIT! $200 will install with zip ties and velcro..........


 

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Posted by stangin' (Member # 514) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
he's FULL OF SHIT! $200 will install with zip ties and velcro..........

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seriously. maybe back in 1990 it was $200 .
 

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Posted by John Santiago (Member # 9859) on :
 
Auto Upholstery
8820 Amigo Ave,
Northridge, CA 91324

This place charged my friend a bit over $200 when he got his top replaced a couple of years ago. He did great work.

[ July 10, 2010, 01:19 PM: Message edited by: John Santiago ]
 

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Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :
 
Paid 350 for my top , new back window and 300 for a shop to install . The shop did some top notch work and my shit looks factory . I'll get the name of the shop later when I go home
 

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Posted by js (Member # 9859) on :
 

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Originally posted by 87droptop50:
Paid 350 for my top , new back window and 300 for a shop to install . The shop did some top notch work and my shit looks factory . I'll get the name of the shop later when I go home

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thanks! Well 300 will be the cheapest I'll find up here I guess =D
 

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Posted by Als50 (Member # 6003) on :
 
Called "jim" at sure-fit. Asked for install only since I have the kit. Waited a few seconds as he pulled a price out of his ass and said 1G. Later "jim"
 

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Posted by js (Member # 9859) on :
 
hahah yeah he quoted me $850 for labor only. So sad. Fixing our cars already is expensive and these people try to rip people off even more.
 

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Posted by Als50 (Member # 6003) on :
 
I don't mind someone,(shop) making a profit off me, but not a killing.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
they're not ripping you off at those prices

Put the "quality" of their work with the quality of a $300 job and you'll see the difference. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
 

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Posted by Als50 (Member # 6003) on :
 
Got quoted TWO different prices Don. When I called again to confirm price, it went from 850 to 1000. So as they say down south, "Fuck Dat."

[ July 11, 2010, 12:35 AM: Message edited by: Als50 ]
 

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Posted by Chris Hanson (Member # 3965) on :
 

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Got quoted TWO different prices Don. When I called again to confirm price, it went from 850 to 1000. So as they say down south, "Fuck Dat."

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Posted by js (Member # 9859) on :
 

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they're not ripping you off at those prices

Put the "quality" of their work with the quality of a $300 job and you'll see the difference. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

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they're not ripping you off at those prices

Put the "quality" of their work with the quality of a $300 job and you'll see the difference. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

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No matter how great their quality is, I can find some other shop that will do the same exact job and equal quality for a much cheaper price. You get what you pay for only goes so long. $1000 for just labor is a stupid price no matter what way you see it.

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
they're not ripping you off at those prices

Put the "quality" of their work with the quality of a $300 job and you'll see the difference. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

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No matter how great their quality is, I can find some other shop that will do the same exact job and equal quality for a much cheaper price. You get what you pay for only goes so long. $1000 for just labor is a stupid price no matter what way you see it.

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You're wrong, enjoy the savings for now.....

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Uhuh, I am wrong..I am sure if some one charged 1000 bucks to change a CAI and claimed they had the best quality in the world, you would be the first one to get it changed...after all, you are paying 1000 bucks, so you must be getting a lot =)
 

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Posted by Als50 (Member # 6003) on :
 
Put it this way Don. If you quote me a price on replacing my heater core AND the word of mouth is that you do dam good work, I would most likely take it to you. If I call you the next day to set-up a time and place, then you quote a price that is a few hundred dollars more, would you still tell me that it's the quality of your work that matters?
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
my point is, it's a FEW HOUR JOB and there is detail in stitching and isntaling it to seal CORRECTLY! It's not like an oil change or even a valve cover replacement etc, it takes a skilled person and a few hours. If you're paying a business $350, they are not skilled at all, imo. I can't tell you the guy who answered the phone that quoted $850 first, then got off the phone realized how difficult of a job it is and then said to himself, "fuck, I only quoted that for THAT job?" Then you called back and he thinks it's just another job so he quotes it accordingly. Can't tell you he didn't have 5 other people in his office infront of him, ETC. I can't tell you why he'd quote that.

My point is, if you go to a business and expect to pay $350 you'll get a rushed job done by someone who's not skilled in the area. Air, water etc may leak, I dunno. But I can tell you it's not a simple job. I have a vert, my vert could use a nice cloth top. I went to BK upholstery and asked about the isntall (this was last year.) When he told me the price I asked why and he came out to the car, showed me the stitching needed, that he needed to swap or replace the padding, seals ETC. It's physically impossible, imo, to get this done in a couple hours correctly with any quality.
 

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Posted by Als50 (Member # 6003) on :
 
He knew who I was. Told him the kit was complete. "Are you sure its complete, said he". Does a bear shit in the woods? It's a skilled job putting on a top, not denying it, but as I asked you, would YOU have done that? BTW.GREAT JOB on the HC replacement!
 

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Posted by js (Member # 9859) on :
 
I know this job can't be done in a couple of hours. It is about a 4 hour job if they are skilled at it and have experience. So lets say they decide to make a bigger profit and double the hours. So lets say its 8 hours. Most shops charge about $100 per hour. So this comes out to 800 bucks. That is 800 dollars with extra hours added, because believe me, it does not take 8 hours to do this job. My brother has a vert and he got his replaced. He left his car at noon and picked it up at 6. Of course they did not work 6 hours straight on the car, so it took them less than 6 hours to do it. The job came out perfect with no problem up to date. So I don't understand how this place thinks its okay to charge $1000 for this job. If they don't feel they can do it, or think they are too busy at the moment, they should just say so and not be giving crazy prices for just labor.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Compared to "quality" interior/top businesses, $1,000 ISN'T A CRAZY PLACE. Get it done at Jiffy Lube, I COULD CARE LESS.


 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 

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He knew who I was. Told him the kit was complete. "Are you sure its complete, said he". Does a bear shit in the woods? It's a skilled job putting on a top, not denying it, but as I asked you, would YOU have done that? BTW.GREAT JOB on the HC replacement!

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No, but I cannot speak for others not knowing what they were thinking or how it really went down. When I do heater cores, or work on my own cars, I basically try to make things go back BETTER than they came apart. Missing screws, I try to reinstall with new screws from my stash, things not tight, they will be tight when I'm done etc.

OIL STOP FOR TOP REPLACEMENTS
 

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Posted by Als50 (Member # 6003) on :
 
Yeah, that's how "it went down". But it's all good. Im done.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 

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Yeah, that's how "it went down". But it's all good. Im done.

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After re-reading this and how I said it, I want you to know it's not how I meant it, accusing wise. I was just saying I wasn't there, sorry if that's how it went down.

Done with this? You and me both
 

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Posted by Chris Hanson (Member # 3965) on :
 
I'm not done! Since we're. On the subject when I changed my top I ordered the complete set from 5.0 resto which was a vinyl top. It didn't come with a headliner which I think makes a big difference in road and wind noise. My question is where can u by the cloth type top and how much will it costya? The set from 5.0 resto was 400 I think
 

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Posted by js (Member # 9859) on :
 
I found a shop in San Jose that will do it for $250. They also warranty their install. So no problem there. =) Thanks for the help guys!
 

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Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 

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I'm not done! Since we're. On the subject when I changed my top I ordered the complete set from 5.0 resto which was a vinyl top. It didn't come with a headliner which I think makes a big difference in road and wind noise. My question is where can u by the cloth type top and how much will it costya? The set from 5.0 resto was 400 I think

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I paid $1200 for a top on a 95 it was the top only. no window. Someone stabbed my top so im sure they re-stitched my headliner. I got rippped off but good thing my insurance paid for it. I also had a 91 lx that needed a top. My friend found a good top in pick and pull and he installed it. First time doing it and it came out looking awesome. Best $100 ive ever spent! Its easy on foxes

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Originally posted by Infamous5.0:
I paid $1200 for a top on a 95 it was the top only. no window. Someone stabbed my top so im sure they re-stitched my headliner. I got rippped off but good thing my insurance paid for it. I also had a 91 lx that needed a top. My friend found a good top in pick and pull and he installed it. First time doing it and it came out looking awesome. Best $100 ive ever spent! Its easy on foxes

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I was thinking about giving it a shot on my car...

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if your just swapping out the complete frame and top from one car to the other its easy" the only tricky bolts to unscrew are the ones lined around the back, but the rest is pretty easy"
 

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Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Jim at surefit has been a friend of my families since they opened over 30 years ago. He does quality work and cam make whatever you want. Not just slapping a kit on. I think his focus is more toward high end builds or dealship requests for repairs. Not your average 20 yr old beater bucket fox. My inlaws have a top that he did in the mid 80's that still looks like new. Just remember you get what you pay for. Your paying for the rep and experience. If you want cheap, go to Mexico and have Pablo install your cheap kit. It may last a couple years.

[ June 30, 2011, 03:43 PM: Message edited by: Secnd2nun64 ]
 

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