Originally Posted by TerryR
Kane,
I am removing the "Complete Convertable top including the Frame" from the car to ship it to a Contractor in order for them to make me a New one, with a "New Glass window" as per the original. All of the Contractors I have Contacted, require me to do that, as the Crossfire fittings and extrusions are difficult, if not impossible, to come by. The Companies I have contacted are National Companies who specialize in Convertable tops, and all of them tell me the same, that they do not fit the windows in a pocket now, and use "New Glass to Canvas Bonding Technology" with an "Exclusive Lifetime Warranty" on all work done.
I was looking for some guidance on removing the Complete Top including Frame. Don't know how involved disconnecting/Reconnectiong the Hydraulics will be. As Some Forum members have had their Tops Redone, I assume they also had to Ship their tops to be refurbished.
To my knowledge, no one here has removed the top as an assembly. But, with basic mechanical skills, it would seem a reasonably straightforward 'take-it-apart-and-put-it-back-together' exercise
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. likely a two-man job. The key would be ensuring that the sequencing of hydraulics is proper upon re-installation.
BTW: I got a quote from the same company to replace mine. They would remove top as an assembly, ship it, receive it back and reinstall for around $1,500. A three week turnaround. Just quessing that $300 would be the labor part; probably $100 for shipping total. What are you finding as to cost of top alone?