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Old Jun 24, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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Anyone had to replace their top....where did you get it done / how much did it cost?
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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Got my top done at a local shop, costs around $800 when it was all over
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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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just put on a top last weekend and it looks great..... I paid $780...with a new headliner..... great guy here in los angeles.....PRECISSION UPHOLSTERY
(310)715-2062 ASK FOR DANIEL DONATO
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by travie319
just put on a top last weekend and it looks great..... I paid $780...with a new headliner..... great guy here in los angeles.....PRECISSION UPHOLSTERY
(310)715-2062 ASK FOR DANIEL DONATO
Did that include a new glass rear window?
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Old Jul 11, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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Did that include a new glass rear window?
yes it did and it had the defrost and everything that was necessary to install................. ready to drive....
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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yes it did and it had the defrost and everything that was necessary to install................. ready to drive....

was that the same quality that you had before? or a different one? When your driving at freeway speeds does your top lift up or stay down when wind comes in? I wanted to get the same material did he use the same material or aftermarket?

thanks
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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They can't reuse the window?
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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well i have this other guy that will use my window and charge me around 800 bucks. But hey if your guy gives you a new glass window and its 780 ...i will go there instead! better deal.
Sometimes they cant use your old glass window because the thread around the glass window to the top its messed up bad..its glued on.

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for sure the quality is great and the air pocket you guys are talking about is when the top is old and sttretched....but if you guys like come and see the car or I'll post some pics up later when my brother lets me borrow his cam.....
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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where are u located SSBRONCS? i would like to see the pictures! thanks
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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shoot I was on brothers computer...... I live in los angeles (alhambra)
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