Anyone replaced their own soft top?

[papasmurf]

I have done it...went from plastic to glass window. Took me a weekend to do it working casually. You will probably need an extra hand in places to get it tight. The glass rear window, despite limiting access to the engine, is so much nicer looking than the plastic window top. Make sure you purchase the necessary parts that tend to break when replacing the top (plastic rivets, updated parts, etc.) beforehand.

[kiyakubuke]

Originally Posted by papasmurf

I have done it...went from plastic to glass window. Took me a weekend to do it working casually. You will probably need an extra hand in places to get it tight. The glass rear window, despite limiting access to the engine, is so much nicer looking than the plastic window top. Make sure you purchase the necessary parts that tend to break when replacing the top (plastic rivets, updated parts, etc.) beforehand.

I want to go to glass when it's time to replace the soft top.

[markmalin]

So you were able to get it tight and it looks nice?

Mind if I ask what your top cost and where you bought it? I've been looking around - seems like Ebay has them for ~$400...at Suncoast and Pelican they're $2000+! I don't understand the difference...quality??

Originally Posted by papasmurf

I have done it...went from plastic to glass window. Took me a weekend to do it working casually. You will probably need an extra hand in places to get it tight. The glass rear window, despite limiting access to the engine, is so much nicer looking than the plastic window top. Make sure you purchase the necessary parts that tend to break when replacing the top (plastic rivets, updated parts, etc.) beforehand.