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Old 07-04-2012, 12:48 PM   #1
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I think the top is very good quality. I'd make the same purchase again if I had to. I was concerned with the color and the company mailed me a sample of the material so I could compare it to the original. It feels and looks identical to the OEM top. The only difference is the glass insert.

It does change the look of the car with the smaller rear window. I like the look. Maybe not all will like it ... it is a personal choice.
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Old 07-05-2012, 06:08 AM   #2
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Thanks

I will check them out.
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Old 07-30-2012, 09:56 PM   #3
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I upgraded to the Gahh glass top a couple years ago. The top including install cost around $800.
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Old 07-31-2012, 11:22 AM   #4
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I upgraded to the Gahh glass top a couple years ago. The top including install cost around $800.
Where did you have it done? That is an excellent deal.
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Old 08-10-2012, 09:18 AM   #5
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Finished the top install myself. I am extremely happy with the results. Not a wrinkle in sight and top opens and closes perfectly. The glass rear window and the unfaded black canvas really improve the look of the car.

Not an easy job, but do-able. Like everyone else says it would be so much easier the second time around.
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Old 11-10-2012, 11:35 AM   #6
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Finished the top install myself. I am extremely happy with the results. Not a wrinkle in sight and top opens and closes perfectly. The glass rear window and the unfaded black canvas really improve the look of the car.

Not an easy job, but do-able. Like everyone else says it would be so much easier the second time around.
Wow. Great work. Congrats!!!
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Old 08-10-2012, 10:32 AM   #7
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Looks great! Congratulations! I'll most likely try the DYI when time comes to get a new top for my Box.
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Old 11-10-2012, 09:53 AM   #8
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Finished the top install myself. I am extremely happy with the results. Not a wrinkle in sight and top opens and closes perfectly. The glass rear window and the unfaded black canvas really improve the look of the car.

Not an easy job, but do-able. Like everyone else says it would be so much easier the second time around.
We're you able to do it solo? Or is it a 2 man job. I just got a a tear on the window and need to replace mine, but finding extra wrenching help doesn't look good (my friends are not working on car types). Wondering if I could do it by myself.
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Old 11-10-2012, 10:02 AM   #9
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I did it entirely by myself. Had wife help for about 5 minutes to slide new roof into channels
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Old 11-10-2012, 05:51 PM   #10
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I did it entirely by myself. Had wife help for about 5 minutes to slide new roof into channels
Where did you meet your wife?
I think I need to go there.
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Old 11-10-2012, 07:40 PM   #11
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Where did you meet your wife?
I think I need to go there.
Me too. My current one is a PITA. I need one that likes Halo and working on cars...
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