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Installing a BJ8 Convertible Top
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Keoke,
For once I agree with you, actually, maybe several times. I've seen many a car running around with DIY upholstery & tops. Not to say that it can't be done, but 99% of them look just like what they are. Maybe ok on a low dollar driver, but not on a high quality car.
There are just a lot of inside tricks of the trade, tools, & knowledge gained from hard experience that give a good trim shop a noticeable advantage on the end result.
D
For once I agree with you, actually, maybe several times. I've seen many a car running around with DIY upholstery & tops. Not to say that it can't be done, but 99% of them look just like what they are. Maybe ok on a low dollar driver, but not on a high quality car.
There are just a lot of inside tricks of the trade, tools, & knowledge gained from hard experience that give a good trim shop a noticeable advantage on the end result.
D
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What makes it difficult? That was the original question asked in this thread. Just saying "take it to a trim shop" is somewhat vague and not helpful to DIY's.
Anything can be done by an individual correctly as long as they seek knowledge of that task and have the patience and determination to get it done right. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif
Anything can be done by an individual correctly as long as they seek knowledge of that task and have the patience and determination to get it done right. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif
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Hi DK,
The original question was:
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I bought a new convertible top from Moss. How tough is it to install? Should I leave it to a professional? I have never put one on before.
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The answer was it's pretty difficult to DIY.
You can install your top if you wish. Good luck, remember that on some parts you only get one try.
I don't have any good knowledge to share. My earlier tries & the experiences of others have led me to the trim shop for this sort of work.
If it is any help, go here:
https://hometown.aol.com/bgahc/myhomepage/games.html
D
The original question was:
[ QUOTE ]
I bought a new convertible top from Moss. How tough is it to install? Should I leave it to a professional? I have never put one on before.
[/ QUOTE ]
The answer was it's pretty difficult to DIY.
You can install your top if you wish. Good luck, remember that on some parts you only get one try.
I don't have any good knowledge to share. My earlier tries & the experiences of others have led me to the trim shop for this sort of work.
If it is any help, go here:
https://hometown.aol.com/bgahc/myhomepage/games.html
D