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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Convertable tops

I am considering buying a top from OPG, and installing myself. Anyone done this before? Any tips? Where did you buy your tops? All my frame parts and hydraulics are in great shape, just the vinyl is shot. All advice is welcome.
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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Here are some good posts to look through.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/chassis-body-frame/7021-convertible-top-install.html


https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/classicoldsmobile-general-discussion/5560-year-one-opg-convertible-top.html

In conclusion most would recommend a shop to do it due to complexity.
However, if you do wish to tackle it yourself, make sure you have the body manual handy, along with a well lit garage and lots of patience!
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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Thank you Rob.
Old Aug 11, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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Convertable Top

I recently had a new top put on my convertable. I also thought about installing the top myself but after checking and looking around at some beautiful convertables with wrinkles in the top just above the quarter pannel I decided I did not want that. I checked around and took a good look at the work of professionals before I let them put my top on. I did not want wrinkles. It will probably cost you three hundred or so in labor but it is well worth it for a quality job.
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