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Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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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.
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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How accurate is this top frame removal? Is it really this simple?
http://www.mylrs.com/blogs/lrs/archive/2010/05/14/project-top-frame-for-introvert.aspx
Posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR (Member # 10170) on
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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)
Posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR (Member # 10170) on
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O yea, you have to remove the back seats aswell
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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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!
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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is 250-300 a good labor price to do the swap?
Posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR (Member # 10170) on
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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
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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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
Posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR (Member # 10170) on
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Anyone who has changed just the top (fabric) themselves could you please chim in on how hard it was. Thanks!
Posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR (Member # 10170) on
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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
Posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR (Member # 10170) on
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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 ]
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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Originally posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR:
Was that swap on your ultra blue vert?
yup
Posted by BucketNotch (Member # 10673) on
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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
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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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
[ 2013-04-25, 11:10 AM: Message edited by: fredfifty ]
Posted by BucketNotch (Member # 10673) on
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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.
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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Check with foxbody or rascirx, they are the go to guys imo
Btw, pmd u
Posted by BucketNotch (Member # 10673) on
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Thanks a lot bro.
Posted by SSF_5.0_WARRIOR (Member # 10170) on
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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?
Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on
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Pmd u the info
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