New owner soft top replacement

[flouese]

I just replaced my top for the 2nd time. It took a day and a number of sailor words. I used the Mike Focke (sp?) site and the 101 Projects book to do the install. Last top lasted only 4 years until the window just fell apart. My only issue is that my most recent top does not have the material attached that an elastic piece is attached that helps pull the top into the channel when shutting it. Look for that piece before you start the install. I'm still trying to figure how to retrofit that piece...

[sharper410]

Originally Posted by flouese

I just replaced my top for the 2nd time. It took a day and a number of sailor words. I used the Mike Focke (sp?) site and the 101 Projects book to do the install. Last top lasted only 4 years until the window just fell apart. My only issue is that my most recent top does not have the material attached that an elastic piece is attached that helps pull the top into the channel when shutting it. Look for that piece before you start the install. I'm still trying to figure how to retrofit that piece...

I'm in the same boat in that my new top is missing the fabric tab for the elastic. I saw a video where someone sewed a piece in but I need to know where about along the top it goes.

[Escott1622]

I am also searching for complete tops off part out vehicles that way it’s 30 minutes and a few bolts whole thing comes out

[ike84]

Originally Posted by Escott1622

I am also searching for complete tops off part out vehicles that way it’s 30 minutes and a few bolts whole thing comes out

Good luck with this, I agree that it's the best way to go but I have been looking for about a year now and have not seen one come up for sale anywhere. If you happen to find two though please let me know

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[papasmurf]

(first time was factory top with plastic window cracking...second time my GAHH rear window shattered) and it is not a fun job. Both tops I have put on have had the glass rear window but the first one was a nicer fabric than the one I have now. I would get some double sided banner tape from a sign shop as the recommended double sided 3M tape did nothing for me as it would not stick to the fabric when you are installing the edge of the top in the channel for the rear. Take your time, it is possible as many have said to DIY the job but figure it taking most of full day at minimum.

[Escott1622]

Originally Posted by ike84

Good luck with this, I agree that it's the best way to go but I have been looking for about a year now and have not seen one come up for sale anywhere. If you happen to find two though please let me know

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Where are you located at? In I’m PA I’ve found several

[ike84]

Originally Posted by Escott1622

Where are you located at? In I’m PA I’ve found several

I'm in southern KY, near the TN border. P-cars don't ever seem to wind up in junkyards here (lots more chevys than german coupes unfortunately). And I haven't had any luck inline. Where did you find them? My brother lives in SW PA near the WV border, I wonder if we could work something out.

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[Escott1622]

Originally Posted by ike84

I'm in southern KY, near the TN border. P-cars don't ever seem to wind up in junkyards here (lots more chevys than german coupes unfortunately). And I haven't had any luck inline. Where did you find them? My brother lives in SW PA near the WV border, I wonder if we could work something out.

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Use the website Car-Part.com.com type in the car and select “roof” as the car part and just look for a good one near you, most have pictures so you can tell the condition of them it took me alittle to find a great glass one (I’d suggest that since they tend to be better condition) it has a live chat feature where you can message about condition and updated pictures

[Toppy986]

Micro switch changed in 2000 to the top transmission, re-wiring only required if dealing with a 97-99 car, along with replacing the top transmissions and relay, as was the case for my conversation. A 4 bow top is plug and play on 2000-2004.

[flouese]

Originally Posted by sharper410

I'm in the same boat in that my new top is missing the fabric tab for the elastic. I saw a video where someone sewed a piece in but I need to know where about along the top it goes.

I've hit up the forum up several times on this subject. Waiting for someone to post a picture of where this mystery piece of material connects to on both ends. Several videos show the repair, but none show what to do if the material is not thee. I spent a few hours yesterday attaching material to several locations and failed each time.