Anyone know how to put on a convertable top?, convertable top Options

[toyo6gc]

Ok first im sorry if i posted this in the wrong spot and second im sorry if this is a repost but i couldn't find it any where. Im gettin a new black top really soon and i want to put it on myself because i dont have the money to fork out for a shop to do it but i need the new top ASAP because the one i have now is about to go it is leaking bad. I was just wondering if there was anyone who has done this them self or have any tips before i get started that could help. Thanks for you help

[Mickey]

I'm getting my top replaced right now (should be done by EOD). After speaking with a bunch of upholstery shops........I was convinced that i do not have the skills/tools to successfully install this top. I finally gave up and paid someone to install it.

Here is what I found out:


Our verts were converted (they did not start out as verts off the factory line) by ASC not by Toyota and hence the tops are not as straight forward as other native verts top's would be.

It will take an exp 8-10 hours to install the new top (I've stopped by the shop during the process and the number of hours make sense)

Most shops preferred robbins and ezon brand tops for their quality and ease to install

Depending on where you are and what shop you go to it can cost you between $400-700 in labor costs for the installation

Hope this helps