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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Garage Talk => Topic started by: Brent on August 13, 2020, 07:01:42 PM

Title: Vinyl Top Install Cost?
Post by: Brent on August 13, 2020, 07:01:42 PM

10 years ago I could get a vinyl top installed for $250; now I am being told $1K.

Does anyone have any recent experience having one installed?

The car currently does not have a vinyl top so the molding pins would have to be installed too

Thanks!!

Title: Re: Vinyl Top Install Cost?
Post by: fiveforty on August 14, 2020, 12:15:27 PM

Was just told 500 for labor. The glue is very expensive.  A decent original type top  is $250 from Heartbeat city. They have all the pins and clips also. In the same boat as you. Having one done but have not pulled the trigger yet.

Title: Re: Vinyl Top Install Cost?
Post by: x66 714 on August 14, 2020, 01:58:41 PM

I had to have a top made at SMS because they were the only place that had parchment & I also needed the seams to be in the correct location. Everybody else had white. 400.00 for that top plus install (haven't priced yet)....Joe

Title: Re: Vinyl Top Install Cost?
Post by: HOT3O2 on August 14, 2020, 03:41:39 PM

I assume that when you have a new vinyl top installed you have to remove the front and rear window to do it. Is that right?

Title: Re: Vinyl Top Install Cost?
Post by: 169INDY on August 14, 2020, 04:28:10 PM

I have had a Shop replace a 68 Camaro V top w/o glass removal, but as you suggest I would be easier & better for the installer

Title: Re: Vinyl Top Install Cost?
Post by: KurtS on September 09, 2020, 09:06:39 PM

You can install it with contact cement. It's the pins that are the pain....