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Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
Looking to buy a new top,material only,what have you guys paid to have them Installed?? I wanna keep the top the factory 2 piece design and can't justify spending over $300+ on a used top that's also 15+ years old and could go to shit any day with the right weather...so i figure new material on my frame that already works great would be the best route..so lmk your experiences fellas thanks...im just gonna buy the material from convertible guys.com they got the best prices..


 

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Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
Might do this myself just looks like a PITA
 

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Posted by alexv (Member # 13018) on :
 
I asked a few places in my area, the average was around $1200 incl. new top/ rear windows or around $900 for labor alone. Then again, I live in Marin county.
Still haven't done it yet ;/
 

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Posted by Infamous5.0 (Member # 1745) on :
 
Be prepared to pay over 1k for labor alone. That's how much I paid ftl.
 

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Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
Looks like I'm doin this myself!
 

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Posted by BucketNotch (Member # 10673) on :
 
I just paid 1200 at a shop in hayward. Did a really nice job.
You can buy a brand new one for 350 with padding and wires included, i ordered from here last year and was very satisfied.

http://convertibletopguys.com/convertible/389/1991-93-Ford-Mustang
 

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Posted by BucketNotch (Member # 10673) on :
 
http://convertibletopguys.com/convertible/390/1994-2004-Ford-Mustang
 

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Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 
So about 1500 all together...yaaaa I'm good off that lol not worth it in anyway if you got tools and are mechanically inclined that's ridiculous...ill take a stab at it myself
 

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Posted by HaulinAss Motorsports (Member # 541) on :
 

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Originally posted by SIC9250:
So about 1500 all together...yaaaa I'm good off that lol not worth it in anyway if you got tools and are mechanically inclined that's ridiculous...ill take a stab at it myself

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Originally posted by tooslowfiveo:
I bought a Robbins top for $400 or so, then had it installed just yesterday for $390 at Soft Tops in San Jose. Same day service, and he did a fantastic job.

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That's a good deal,any warranty for his work or?
 

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Posted by 90 7up lx (Member # 10304) on :
 
What up b.......
Theirs a shop that did the labor for me out in merced
charged me about 500 to switch out the frame and top on the 7up. Still looking solid at this point, i would definitely recomend him..dueds been in buisness for a long time..

Look up

CASTILLOS UPHOLSTERY

in merced, CA
 

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Posted by Blow_U_In_Reverse (Member # 12298) on :
 
hit up 5.0abe..
 

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Posted by BUKSING (Member # 6594) on :
 
I tried to save a buck and bought a cheap top for like $200 and found an upholstery shop on Craigslist in milpitas $500 labor. His job pics looked good but my install came out crappy. I'd say go with a reputable or referral shop and pay for the quality.
 

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Posted by swedensky (Member # 12185) on :
 
Hard to see but these are the only pics I have...my best friend(pictured) did this top for me on my first GT...took him nine hours and a lot of sweat but it and out looking factory (save for the plastic window).

I wasn't there, I was out of town but he said its not hard just tedious and time enduring.



 

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Posted by tooslowfiveo (Member # 11511) on :
 

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Originally posted by SIC9250:

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Originally posted by tooslowfiveo:
I bought a Robbins top for $400 or so, then had it installed just yesterday for $390 at Soft Tops in San Jose. Same day service, and he did a fantastic job.

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That's a good deal,any warranty for his work or?

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