1970 442 Convertible Well liner and top boot cover

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Old Jan 5, 2026 | 12:13 PM
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1970 442 Convertible Well liner and top boot cover

I appologize ahead of time if this is posted in the wrong place.

I am looking to get a new top boot cover and well liner..

Would anyone know what brand fits best and is of no compromise quality from experience?

Is replacing the well liner a big job? Any link would be aporeciated as well..

Thanks!
Old Jan 5, 2026 | 12:41 PM
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From my memory of replacing the top on my car back in 1990, the well liner is installed at the same time as the top. It's been a while, though, and there may be ways around that.

I don't have any recommendations for vendors as I my experience is 35 years out of date.
Old Jan 13, 2026 | 06:39 AM
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In all of the research I've done for installing a convertible top, this one details the process best.
I decided to pay someone to do it.
https://www.leftlanebrain.com/conver...-installation/
I'll be needing a top boot at some point too, but haven't really delved into sourcing one yet.

Doug
Old Jan 13, 2026 | 11:05 AM
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Following... I have never really be a convertible guy but I will be now. I will need to learn about convertible stuff now.
Old Jan 13, 2026 | 11:48 AM
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To do the well liner correctly, it is a big job. The well liner must be stapled to the lower rear tack strips before the rear window or top. To correctly install a new one, you need to take the top and window off the lower tack strip and staple all three layers back on one at a time. I'm having a top put on the 67 camaro convertible I just finished. The install cost is $1500 plus the cost of the top and materials from the shop doing that top. I did the top on my 66 chevelle convertible myself 20 years ago. It is not a fun or easy job, but is do-able depending on your ability.
Old Jan 20, 2026 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Loaded68W34
To do the well liner correctly, it is a big job. The well liner must be stapled to the lower rear tack strips before the rear window or top. To correctly install a new one, you need to take the top and window off the lower tack strip and staple all three layers back on one at a time. I'm having a top put on the 67 camaro convertible I just finished. The install cost is $1500 plus the cost of the top and materials from the shop doing that top. I did the top on my 66 chevelle convertible myself 20 years ago. It is not a fun or easy job, but is do-able depending on your ability.
x2. To really do it right it's best to replace both top and well liner at once. I was going to recommend Electron Top. The V8Buick boys turned me on to them several years ago and I used them for the top on my '69 442. Excellent quality. Unfortunately, it's looks like they got bought out recently. Another great old school company bites the dust.
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