On the 69-71 Imperial, there is a lot of detail in the shop manual about
removing & replacing the top. The back area in particular looks like quite a bit
of work. I agree that its probably a lot better to let a shop handle this. Just
getting the top on straight is not as easy as it looks. Even when brining it to
a shop, I'd copy the instructions for removing & replacing the pads around the
rear window. If they never did one of these, they might make a mess without the
instructions.
John
Otis Davidson wrote:
> Hi Kevin,
>
> My advice to you,or anyone else(including me)that doesn't have experience in
> replacing vinyl tops,is to have a vinyl-top shop do the job. Some glass
> shops do it too. The price I got for replacing the tan top on my '75 was
> about $300-$350 if they did ALL of the work.
>
> Maybe you can find a shop that will "finish" the job since you took off
> the old top yourself. Then,of course,it will be cheaper. Most likely it is
> good that you did all of the de-rusting yourself. That way,you took the time
> and know the rust is eliminated. Did you use POR-15?
>
> Sometimes the trim requires special tools to remove to avoid damaging it.
> In that case,it is cheaper to have someone else do the job instead of
> spending x-tra $$$ on tools...once you find them.
>
> I wish I had better info for you. Maybe someone else has a better idea?
>
> Steve from Albany,N.Y.
> '75 Imp 4dr <--the top is a little rough at the base of the rear window.
> '79 440 powered 35 ft RV <--needs the whole roof re-done. I'm dreading that
> project.
> _______________________________________________________________________
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Kevin Pacheco" <kevin50187@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: IML: vinal tops/ need help
> Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 21:51:47 -0600
>
> I need some info on how to put a vinal top on yourself. What do I need?
> Where do I get it(Can i get some vinal at wall-mart)? How much will it cost?
> How do I take off All the neccesary trim off, especially around the
> windshield, and on top of the door trim off? I got the trim off by the
> trunk lid, but can figure out how the other suff comes off. I got the
> Lebaron emblems off also.
> I sanded all the rust off until there was nothing but shinny metal, I
> applyed rust killer, then I gave it a couple of coats of grey primer. Looks
> nice,
>
> Im gonna put a white top on, I have a 1971 Imperial,
> Thanks for all the help,
> Kevin Pacheco
>
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