[hoppers69]

Ok well I bought a 1965 Olds Jetstar 88 and it will need a new top soon (could last this summer, but is dryrotted and the back window is completely cloudy). i can just buy the rear curtain and plastic window from JC Whitney for $95 or I can get the whole top for $300 from JC Whitney.

I asked locally and one upol. shop wanted $2000 to redo it. I would rather spend $300 of course, but I know they charge $2000 for a reason (it may be very labor involved?.

So do you need special tools to do a convertible top repair or can the average layman do it in a weekend? I know it must be stretched etc on the whole frame and stapled etc...but I am fairly good with hand tools etc.

If it is more involved, I guess I will wait till my finances are back in order but $2000 for a top is rough.

I really dont care bc I drop the top every day it is over 60 degrees here in PA but the elements will get to the inside if I dont do something soon (it leaks when it rains in a few spots).

Thanks,
-Matt