convertible top install pricing

dennisspeaks · September 3rd, 2011, 11:12 PM

looking to have a robbins top installed on my 65 jetstar convertible. What should I look for in price ranges? I already bought the top and back glass, just need install. Should I have the top bow painted or sand blasted before install?

Thanks,

Dennis

Lady72nRob71 · September 4th, 2011, 06:26 AM

Estimate about 600 in labor - it is not an easy job.
Talk to the shop first and mention what brand of top you bought. Some shops will only install certain brands that they KNOW are made right and will fit correctly.
They should be able to fix up your bow, too, for minimal extra cost.

rroth01 · September 4th, 2011, 08:15 AM

Just got done having mine redone.I paid $2000.00 for an Upgraded Top,New pads ,Glass Window and the install.I also took out the entire frame had it Sand Blasted and Powder Coated.It makes a world of difference.While I had the frame out I cleaned and polished all of the bolts,bought new bushings and she is just like brand new. I get more compliments on the frame . As Terry Carstens told me...Better to be done Right ..Than Right Now!

September 3rd, 2011, 11:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
dennisspeaks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 93	convertible top install pricing looking to have a robbins top installed on my 65 jetstar convertible. What should I look for in price ranges? I already bought the top and back glass, just need install. Should I have the top bow painted or sand blasted before install? Thanks, Dennis

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Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 10,558	Estimate about 600 in labor - it is not an easy job. Talk to the shop first and mention what brand of top you bought. Some shops will only install certain brands that they KNOW are made right and will fit correctly. They should be able to fix up your bow, too, for minimal extra cost. __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible- (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ Lady's interior makeover Rally Pac stuff Front end job Underhood resto 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Furd Pinto (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" - in the family since new. 1997 Cadillac STS 1999 H arley-Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

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September 4th, 2011, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
rroth01 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester Michigan Posts: 478	Just got done having mine redone.I paid $2000.00 for an Upgraded Top,New pads ,Glass Window and the install.I also took out the entire frame had it Sand Blasted and Powder Coated.It makes a world of difference.While I had the frame out I cleaned and polished all of the bolts,bought new bushings and she is just like brand new. I get more compliments on the frame . As Terry Carstens told me...Better to be done Right ..Than Right Now!