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mptoledo · 03-25-2010, 12:09 PM

I just replaced my Plastic window myself for around $20. It really wasn't that hard, just tedious. I started to take the canvas top off, but it started getting ugly so I stopped. What I mean is that I could defiantely see problems putting it back on. If you screw up your rubber molding, which is likely, it will cost you a lot to get it replaced. Plus it looked like more work than me sewing in a new top. I just washed my car and you

Here is the link in the DIY forum of how to install the window, with pics.
http://www.987forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24007

My 2 cents: If you got the "coin", just pay somebody to put a new top on right. If your frugal like me or even if your a cheap skate and you have a day to spare, do it yourself. It really isn't that hard. I think I rated it a 4.5 out of 10. there is a lot of bending, and getting up and down so if your not nimble be warned. You will be sore the next day(like me)

03-25-2010, 12:09 PM	#43
mptoledo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 526	I just replaced my Plastic window myself for around $20. It really wasn't that hard, just tedious. I started to take the canvas top off, but it started getting ugly so I stopped. What I mean is that I could defiantely see problems putting it back on. If you screw up your rubber molding, which is likely, it will cost you a lot to get it replaced. Plus it looked like more work than me sewing in a new top. I just washed my car and you Here is the link in the DIY forum of how to install the window, with pics. http://www.987forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24007 My 2 cents: If you got the "coin", just pay somebody to put a new top on right. If your frugal like me or even if your a cheap skate and you have a day to spare, do it yourself. It really isn't that hard. I think I rated it a 4.5 out of 10. there is a lot of bending, and getting up and down so if your not nimble be warned. You will be sore the next day(like me) __________________ I'll take my Guns, Religion, and Money; You can keep the "CHANGE" B.O.!! SO, GROW A PAIR NANCY AND DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!! http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/z...Main/MyBox.jpg Last edited by mptoledo; 03-25-2010 at 12:11 PM.