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fredfifty
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How difficult is it to swap a complete top still on the frame and with a glass window then transfer directly onto another fox vert? Is it easier than just replacing the top? Any special maneuvers or tools?
Thanks.
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92 LX Coupe 5.0 CARB'd BOLT-ONS SMOG LEGAL
62 Rag Impala
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Swapping the frame completely is actually not that hard. Me and my boy swapped a frame from an 89 to a 90 and it worked just fine.
You have to remove the rear panels, then take off a couple of bolts holding the top to the frame. After that you just have to remove the back window. It takes some time to line it up but it's not that hard and can be way cheaper than replacing the top.
I have never just replaced a top but I'm interested to hear from those who have since I'm going to change it on my vert soon ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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O yea, you have to remove the back seats aswell
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fredfifty
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So the rear window is seperate from the top? Is removal of the rear window easy? Thnks! Ill be doing this swap soon!
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IM A NOOB, EXCUSE ME. THANKS.
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62 Rag Impala
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fredfifty
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is 250-300 a good labor price to do the swap?
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IM A NOOB, EXCUSE ME. THANKS.
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62 Rag Impala
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Removal of the back window is very easy not hard at all. That price sounds fair to me but you could do it yourself with one person helping you it's not that difficult
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fredfifty
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Me and my pops just finished swapping it. Now im doing the lines and aligning the windows. Its not that hard at all with another person. But atleast the hard part is out of the way i hope lol
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RIP EDSON VELORO
IM A NOOB, EXCUSE ME. THANKS.
92 LX Coupe 5.0 CARB'd BOLT-ONS SMOG LEGAL
62 Rag Impala
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Anyone who has changed just the top (fabric) themselves could you please chim in on how hard it was. Thanks!
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Originally posted by fredfifty:
Me and my pops just finished swapping it. Now im doing the lines and aligning the windows. Its not that hard at all with another person. But atleast the hard part is out of the way i hope lol
Good for you bro! Glad to hear you went ahead and went for it
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Was that swap on your ultra blue vert?
[ 2013-04-24, 02:53 PM: Message edited by: SSF_5.0_WARRIOR ]
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Originally posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR:
Was that swap on your ultra blue vert?
yup
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Yo fredfifty, i'll cash you out if you can help me replace my top. I got a bunch of quotes on parts and labor and i couldnt find anything cheaper than 850.. I can order the new top, window, and padding online for about 350. Lmk if youd be willing to help me out
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fredfifty
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Originally posted by BucketNotch:
Yo fredfifty, i'll cash you out if you can help me replace my top. I got a bunch of quotes on parts and labor and i couldnt find anything cheaper than 850.. I can order the new top, window, and padding online for about 350. Lmk if youd be willing to help me out
i dont know how to put the vinyl fabric on the top frame...all i did was swap the entire frame with the top on it already...
theres a guy in the city that does it in his garage...an old filipino guy, and he does excellent work (ive seen his work)...i believe he charges around 500 to install. if you want his number, let me know...
from what i was told, he has the equipment and fabric in his garage...ive talked to him too, cool cat...but might be easier if you can speak tagalog lol
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92 LX Coupe 5.0 CARB'd BOLT-ONS SMOG LEGAL
62 Rag Impala
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Yea i thought about doing the complete swap also, with frame n all, but i cant find one in really nice shape. If u can send me his number tho id appreciate it. 500 sounds pretty reasonable.
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fredfifty
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Check with foxbody or rascirx, they are the go to guys imo
Btw, pmd u
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IM A NOOB, EXCUSE ME. THANKS.
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Thanks a lot bro.
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I'll take that number too Fredfifty. My top is on it's way and I might just end up paying to have it swapped. That price is for labor only right, no materials?
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Pmd u the info
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IM A NOOB, EXCUSE ME. THANKS.
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62 Rag Impala
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