Convertible Vehicles - how hard is it to replace the soft top?

do you have to be an expert to do this? or can i just watch some instructional video and follow along? i heard the labor to install these things is north of $500 not including parts, so i assume it involves a lot of work?

It is 10-11 hours per the GM spec. There are a few who have done it on there own.

I plan on doing my own when it is time (maybe early next year).

I did one on a Geo Metro convertible, which is much smaller, but it was easy.

good how to.

http://www.camarozone.com/forum/f26/how-convertible-top-replacement-long-6159/

It is actually very easy, just very time consuming. I just replaced my top and rear skirt a few months ago and i didn't have a instructional video or help of any kind. As with any project label things and take plenty of pics during disassembly. You'll be fine.

do you have to be an expert to do this? or can i just watch some instructional video and follow along? i heard the labor to install these things is north of $500 not including parts, so i assume it involves a lot of work?

Yes, it does involve a lot of work. Hours and hours, and that is by a professional! If you want a proper 'like new' look, pay for it. Just like paint, nothing looks worse than a 'half ass' job.

Paid to swap my tan top to black, I bought the new top and my shop charged my $500 to do the top swap.

i took mine to a local mom and pop place they charged me 700 to replace the top and liner

how about just swapping the rear curtain? my glass fell out and i got a new curtain/window that needs to be slapped in.