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Old 10-11-2011, 10:49 PM
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All in all it went great. Had a couple of snags, but once things stretched out it worked quite well Replaced my top using the DIY guide today. Pics-uwqbt.jpg Top off 1.
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Old 10-11-2011, 11:11 PM
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Good job. I have a new top but i'm too scared to tackle this job myself. i rather pay 600 bucks.
Old 10-12-2011, 07:19 AM
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Where did you order the top from and how much did it run?

thanks
Old 10-12-2011, 11:31 AM
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I ordered the Stayfast black cloth top from this page.

Shipping took about three days and the material is very nice. I also like the lack of a rubber seal around the rear window. Gives it a really clean package.

It was a pain in the *** to install, but now that I know how to do it I would probably do it again if I had to (to save $400). If you decide to undertake the project don't get mad if the top doesn't fit correctly at first. I had to open / close it a few times to get the top to stretch out to get the final bits secured.

Try your hardest to save the plastic pins from breaking on the weather stripping. (Weather stripping was strangely the hardest thing to install) It was a good time and I felt real nice about it when it was done.
Old 10-12-2011, 12:54 PM
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Nice man,, glad to see you got it done. Looks good!
Old 10-12-2011, 06:19 PM
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Great job - looks very nice.

Thanks for letting everybody know that it can be done!
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Looks good. Congrats!

Have you considered using a UV protectant of some kind?

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Old 11-19-2011, 05:54 AM
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How long did it take to install? Just curious.
Old 11-23-2011, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill_350Zzzz
How long did it take to install? Just curious.
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Old 11-23-2011, 01:39 PM
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nice job. im selling my top in the classifieds if anyone is interested.
Old 11-27-2011, 01:05 PM
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Way to go! You give some us risk takers encouragement to undertake big challenges.
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