ManicMechanic Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I'm taking the entire top frame, top and well liner off my parts car this week and putting it on my project. Both cars are 1994s and both have black tops. But my question is, because I don't have an air compressor or access to one, what type of stapler did you use and staples? Where did you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 You're the resident vert expert..... if you don't know, who does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 LOL...Well, I just know production and specific parts....This is new to me. I'll do my best to have a shipping quote by mid-week, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripp Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 You want to use stainless staples .If I remember rigt there are 2 sizes 1/4 inch and I want to say 3/16th . You may find that the top you are going to put on from the parts car will be to small on your good car. When you undo the top cables and top from the car the old top will relax a bit . You will have to do a lot of pulling to get it on and in place. How old is the top on your parts car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManicMechanic Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 It was put on barely 3 months ago. The top on my project car is supposedly the original, but I've found evidence that it has been replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripp Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 You should be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake63 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 I believe the only 1/4" staples are on the well liner, you're going to be looking at 3/8"-1/2" stainless. I plan on trying a new arrow electric stapler when I do mine but I haven't tried it yet so can't let you know yet. When you pull the top make notes of what size staples are where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendall221 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Replaced my top on a '92 that I had back in 1998. Used a Black & Decker Powershot stapler (manual), and found monel staples at Home Depot. I looked, but could never find stainless steel staples. Monel is a more expensive alloy than stainess and won't corrode. Took me about 28 hours total. Not that difficult, just take your time and read your Helm manual. The GM convertible top manual is good to watch. I also found another video of a convertible top replacement that was for an older Mustang. Principles are basically the same, so seeing somebody else do it helps alot. Good Luck David '92 convertible (RIP) '94 convertible - bright aqua metallic 61,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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