 Convertible top replacement, Need advice on replacing convertible top |
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 Oct 30, 2006 - 2:38 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '06 From columbia, sc Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Newbie here,
Just got a '95 blue convertible and the glass has separated along the top from the cloth. The top also has a couple of small holes (no leaks) and the stitching is coming undone around the edges. I'd like to try to replace the top myself. Any advice on where to get the top, instructions, or tips for the job? Thanks! 
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Oct 30, 2006 - 2:42 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jul 10, '06 From South Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (88%) |
Hi Wendy!
Glad you joined - this forum is great for advice. I replaced mine with a Robbins top about 6 months ago - it's a great top but didn't come with any instructions really - we had to muddle our way through it. Has anyone else installed any other brand of top themselves, and did it come with any instruction or is there a good how-to anywhere? Samantha QUOTE(wpblue95c @ Oct 30, 2006 - 2:38 PM) [snapback]497625[/snapback] Newbie here, Just got a '95 blue convertible and the glass has separated along the top from the cloth. The top also has a couple of small holes (no leaks) and the stitching is coming undone around the edges. I'd like to try to replace the top myself. Any advice on where to get the top, instructions, or tips for the job? Thanks! |
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Oct 30, 2006 - 4:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '04 From Scottsdale, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I have a rare supplemental manual that covers the top.
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Oct 30, 2006 - 4:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '06 From Kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(wpblue95c @ Oct 30, 2006 - 2:38 PM) [snapback]497625[/snapback] Newbie here, Just got a '95 blue convertible and the glass has separated along the top from the cloth. The top also has a couple of small holes (no leaks) and the stitching is coming undone around the edges. I'd like to try to replace the top myself. Any advice on where to get the top, instructions, or tips for the job? Thanks! Best advice i can give you. Dont do it yourself. --------------------  Cuz Thats How Us Country Boyz Roll Growing up racing motocross, i learned one thing..."Always wear clean underwear, you never know when the Paramedics are gonna have to cut your pants off of you" |
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Oct 31, 2006 - 3:42 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 1, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
OH!
I was thinkin about replacing my top too! Because my top sounds exactly like yours... plus mine broke, but thats the motors fault... How much does a new one usually cost? and another more important note... how much does it usually cost to install? --------------------  2003 Nissan Murano SE |
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Oct 31, 2006 - 7:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '06 From Kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(CelicaBuddy @ Oct 31, 2006 - 3:42 AM) [snapback]497910[/snapback] OH! I was thinkin about replacing my top too! Because my top sounds exactly like yours... plus mine broke, but thats the motors fault... How much does a new one usually cost? and another more important note... how much does it usually cost to install? mine new one was 400 dollars, and 200 to install. -------------------- Cuz Thats How Us Country Boyz Roll Growing up racing motocross, i learned one thing..."Always wear clean underwear, you never know when the Paramedics are gonna have to cut your pants off of you" |
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Oct 31, 2006 - 10:55 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '06 From columbia, sc Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(6th_celi_vert @ Oct 31, 2006 - 7:56 AM) [snapback]497930[/snapback] QUOTE(CelicaBuddy @ Oct 31, 2006 - 3:42 AM) [snapback]497910[/snapback] OH! I was thinkin about replacing my top too! Because my top sounds exactly like yours... plus mine broke, but thats the motors fault... How much does a new one usually cost? and another more important note... how much does it usually cost to install? mine new one was 400 dollars, and 200 to install. Where did you buy yours from? I've seen several kits on ebay for around $420, and a google search pulled up some companies that sell either a package kit or the parts separately, but they cost a bit more. I haven't priced installation. |
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Oct 31, 2006 - 3:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '06 From Kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(wpblue95c @ Oct 31, 2006 - 10:55 AM) [snapback]497958[/snapback] QUOTE(6th_celi_vert @ Oct 31, 2006 - 7:56 AM) [snapback]497930[/snapback] QUOTE(CelicaBuddy @ Oct 31, 2006 - 3:42 AM) [snapback]497910[/snapback] OH! I was thinkin about replacing my top too! Because my top sounds exactly like yours... plus mine broke, but thats the motors fault... How much does a new one usually cost? and another more important note... how much does it usually cost to install? mine new one was 400 dollars, and 200 to install. Where did you buy yours from? I've seen several kits on ebay for around $420, and a google search pulled up some companies that sell either a package kit or the parts separately, but they cost a bit more. I haven't priced installation. ebay. Its alot of work, i watched the guy put my on. Sewing, gluing, etc. -------------------- Cuz Thats How Us Country Boyz Roll Growing up racing motocross, i learned one thing..."Always wear clean underwear, you never know when the Paramedics are gonna have to cut your pants off of you" |
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Nov 1, 2006 - 12:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '06 From South Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (88%) |
The Robbins top I put on didn't require any sewing. Some gluing here and there, but no sewing... Guess it depends on the brand of top.
QUOTE(6th_celi_vert @ Oct 31, 2006 - 3:28 PM) [snapback]498057[/snapback] QUOTE(wpblue95c @ Oct 31, 2006 - 10:55 AM) [snapback]497958[/snapback] QUOTE(6th_celi_vert @ Oct 31, 2006 - 7:56 AM) [snapback]497930[/snapback] QUOTE(CelicaBuddy @ Oct 31, 2006 - 3:42 AM) [snapback]497910[/snapback] OH! I was thinkin about replacing my top too! Because my top sounds exactly like yours... plus mine broke, but thats the motors fault... How much does a new one usually cost? and another more important note... how much does it usually cost to install? mine new one was 400 dollars, and 200 to install. Where did you buy yours from? I've seen several kits on ebay for around $420, and a google search pulled up some companies that sell either a package kit or the parts separately, but they cost a bit more. I haven't priced installation. ebay. Its alot of work, i watched the guy put my on. Sewing, gluing, etc. |
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