sunny_8 Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 Guy, and maybe the smart girls, I want to replace my convertible top. Need advice on the following : 1. Where to purchase ? Online ? 2. Extra things that should be changed ? ie side cables ? 3. Difficulty and time it took. If you remember prices etc..that will help. I am in Chicago..and want to finish it before the summer comes.... thanks, T Quote
sunny_8 Posted January 14, 2006 Author Report Posted January 14, 2006 Also I have a white car, with white interior...and currenlty a white top. Wondering what color top to go with ? White or black ? Opinions.....wanted thanks Quote
Crazy K Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 I have seen them on E-bay and on a previous discussion by a company in florida that also makes the boot covers. $155 shipped for the top around $220 fopr the boot. WOW! http://www.w-body.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34691&highlight=convertible+boot and the link contained within: http://stores.ebay.com/MILOS-AUTO-INTERIORS_W0QQssPageNameZviQ3asibQ3astoreviewQQtZkm Quote
Psych0matt Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 If you have a white top now, stay white. I wouldn't reccommend trying to do it yourself, seeing how I couldnt even find a decent shop around here that wasn't skeptical about doing it. If you have lots of experience, maybe, but only then. I've heard some bad horror stories of wasted time and money. Quote
jeremy Posted January 16, 2006 Report Posted January 16, 2006 I would stick with white, but I personally wouldn't have the patience to attempt this myself.... Quote
JNGTP94 Posted January 16, 2006 Report Posted January 16, 2006 i think black would be badass but obviously thats just me Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted January 17, 2006 Report Posted January 17, 2006 I would stay triple white. I think that Milos place linked by Crazy K used to sell Cutlass tops for $135. I personally would attempt it myself, but I also have extra cars so it wouldn't be a big deal if it took a long time to do, or if I screwed up and couldn't drive it for awhile. The service manual does have step-by-step instructions on replacing the top. Quote
Crazy K Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 I would stay triple white. I think that Milos place linked by Crazy K used to sell Cutlass tops for $135. I personally would attempt it myself, but I also have extra cars so it wouldn't be a big deal if it took a long time to do, or if I screwed up and couldn't drive it for awhile. The service manual does have step-by-step instructions on replacing the top. Glad i;m not alone. i need top buy a new top before i go to Indy where mine is stored. I want to know. Has ANYONE ever bought a top from these people and been happy? p.s. and did you replace it yourself or have a shop do? Quote
jeremy Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 I would stay triple white. I think that Milos place linked by Crazy K used to sell Cutlass tops for $135. I personally would attempt it myself, but I also have extra cars so it wouldn't be a big deal if it took a long time to do, or if I screwed up and couldn't drive it for awhile. The service manual does have step-by-step instructions on replacing the top. good point....if it wasn't a daily I might consider attempting to install it....that way there is no time crunch to finish Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 Oh yeah, I also only recommend DIY if the car is garaged! Very important! Quote
2CUTTYS Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 For a new top installed 1000-1500 depending on where u live. I bought a mlios boot and they dont fit right and the sides flare up. Quote
Pabz Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 Those boots selling on ebay look like ass IMO, I can make a much better one for less than 200 CDN!!! Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 That's a shame the Milos boots suck, I wonder if their tops suck? They quoted me $235 or so for a cloth one. I'm afraid to be the guinea pig. Quote
Crazy K Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 2CUTTYS, got pics of the bad boot for your car? installed preferably? Quote
jeremy Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 2CUTTYS, got pics of the bad boot for your car?installed preferably? I am curious to see pics too.....what are you comparing the fit to? the factory boots weren't a great fit either Quote
DOHCRagtopguy Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 $235 for a cloth top? I'll bet that doesn't include the glass rear window and defroster or new cables and pads. When I looked up prices I found three different kinds. Pinpoint vinyl (stock)l Sailcloth (vinyl that kind of looks like cloth) and Canvas. The pinpoint was cheapest followed by sailcloth, then the canvas. Here's the link: http://www.convertibletopguys.com/cgi-local/displaycat.cgi?cat=501 They seem to have the best inventory that I could find. Plus you can check out the appearances of the tops. I LOVE the idea of a canvas top, but man is it pricey! Mine is getting a new top this Spring, I'm gonna put a black top on there, I hate the white one. Quote
jeremy Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 a cloth top would look great on the cuttys......that is on thing I hated about the stang 'vert I had...a $30k car and it had a vinyl top....my Spyder has a cloth top and it looks much nicer.... Quote
2CUTTYS Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 i think i paid 220 for the boot. which last longer under abuse cloth or vinyl? Quote
jeremy Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 which last longer under abuse cloth or vinyl? I don't really know ...I have had four convertibles: a '91 Capri, '01 Mustang GT, '01 Z3, and my Spyder, two vinyl tops, two cloth tops...I never abused any of them though Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 I think the cloth/canvas tops are better, and more durable, but I'm not positive about that. I do know they look a lot better. Yeah, I think the $235 cloth top didn't have the backglass, but I don't really think it's necessary. They are easy to install with some urethane windshield adhesive. Quote
sunny_8 Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Posted January 20, 2006 Ok so still have not found out if anyone has used Milo's or not ? I called the guy....seems like a cuban with a body shop. I would not buy from him due to his prices being way below other people. What about JCwhitney ? Thanks Quote
2CUTTYS Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 i will put the boot on some time today. Quote
SLAMDIT Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 I would also like to hear from someone who has replaced their top before. I am going to try it here soon, but I am a little intimidated. Quote
sunny_8 Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Posted January 20, 2006 I will give a boot to someone if they can help me put on the top ...boot is white.... Quote
Crazy K Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 I will give a boot to someone if they can help me put on the top ...boot is white.... where are you located???? that would help! Quote
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