need immediate help about my ragtop

FastGTragtop · 03-01-2001, 02:10 PM

I have an '87 GT ragtop and am in the process of getting it replaced before the racing season comes about. The place wants to charge me $1,100-1,200 for the complete job which is a new top, removal & replacing. Let me know what you guys think and let me in on any other info that would help me out in this situation. I am also from the metro detroit area and if you know of a place let me know. Thanks a lot

Phantom5oh · 03-01-2001, 02:59 PM

You are getting robbed! Find a better shop I would say, I had mine done for about 2/3rds that and I had the rear window cutain replaced too. I also don't live near you, so that might ber a factor but I don't know.

Phantom

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1983 GLX Convertible 5-Speed, knife-edged crank, internally balanced, TRW 11:1, custom cam, ported Windsor Jrs, Manley Valves, CCs roller lifters, dual springs, ARP stud kit, 600cfm Edelbrock Torker 2, Mallory Ignition, Canton 7qt traps windage tray baffles, Hooker Super Comp Headers 1 5/8 primaries 3" collectors, Flowmasters, K&N, ASP puleys, Maximum Motorsports C/Cs strut tower K member brace, through floor subframes, Grant wheel, billet pedals, 93 seats, Keystone rims

Dark Knight · 03-01-2001, 03:01 PM

yeah, it should be cheaper... unless they are replacing the weather stripping too..
make sure you get the heaviest weight canvas that you can.. or it will wear it fast..

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84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer
3.55's, underdrives stock shorties
stock cam, 1.7's
14.16@100.08, 255RWHP on a hot day
265 on the mph/weight chart

03-01-2001, 09:41 PM

I had mine replaced in 95, I think. Parts and labor cost me $800, although the guy was a customer of mine and he was doing me "a solid".(hahah) Everyone else wanted around what you were quoted. Make sure they are replacing the glass curtain too(at that price), with glass! Also make sure you get the 10yr top for that price, there isn't that big a difference in price from the different warranty tops. Most of that $1200 is labor.

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Rick
My 89lx(updated 2/21/2001)
My 97 Cobra

Shotgun28 · 03-01-2001, 11:57 PM

That estimate is very realistic, at least in the minneapolis area. Anywhere from $900-1200 w/ the rear defrost glass curtain. I have no clue how some of you get such good deals, but I have to think area and how busy the shop is are keys as well as workmanship. So regarding your question, yes that is about right, maybe even more in the spring.

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91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip and just purchased some GT40P heads, looking at exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus on it's way...

03-01-2001, 02:10 PM	#1
FastGTragtop Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: St.Clair Shores, MI, 48080 Posts: 16	need immediate help about my ragtop I have an '87 GT ragtop and am in the process of getting it replaced before the racing season comes about. The place wants to charge me $1,100-1,200 for the complete job which is a new top, removal & replacing. Let me know what you guys think and let me in on any other info that would help me out in this situation. I am also from the metro detroit area and if you know of a place let me know. Thanks a lot

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03-01-2001, 02:59 PM	#2
Phantom5oh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 334	You are getting robbed! Find a better shop I would say, I had mine done for about 2/3rds that and I had the rear window cutain replaced too. I also don't live near you, so that might ber a factor but I don't know. Phantom ------------------ 1983 GLX Convertible 5-Speed, knife-edged crank, internally balanced, TRW 11:1, custom cam, ported Windsor Jrs, Manley Valves, CCs roller lifters, dual springs, ARP stud kit, 600cfm Edelbrock Torker 2, Mallory Ignition, Canton 7qt traps windage tray baffles, Hooker Super Comp Headers 1 5/8 primaries 3" collectors, Flowmasters, K&N, ASP puleys, Maximum Motorsports C/Cs strut tower K member brace, through floor subframes, Grant wheel, billet pedals, 93 seats, Keystone rims

03-01-2001, 03:01 PM	#3
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	yeah, it should be cheaper... unless they are replacing the weather stripping too.. make sure you get the heaviest weight canvas that you can.. or it will wear it fast.. ------------------ 84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives stock shorties stock cam, 1.7's 14.16@100.08, 255RWHP on a hot day 265 on the mph/weight chart

03-01-2001, 09:41 PM	#4
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	I had mine replaced in 95, I think. Parts and labor cost me $800, although the guy was a customer of mine and he was doing me "a solid".(hahah) Everyone else wanted around what you were quoted. Make sure they are replacing the glass curtain too(at that price), with glass! Also make sure you get the 10yr top for that price, there isn't that big a difference in price from the different warranty tops. Most of that $1200 is labor. ------------------ Rick My 89lx(updated 2/21/2001) My 97 Cobra

03-01-2001, 11:57 PM	#5
Shotgun28 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Hope MN USA Posts: 276	That estimate is very realistic, at least in the minneapolis area. Anywhere from $900-1200 w/ the rear defrost glass curtain. I have no clue how some of you get such good deals, but I have to think area and how busy the shop is are keys as well as workmanship. So regarding your question, yes that is about right, maybe even more in the spring. ------------------ 91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip and just purchased some GT40P heads, looking at exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus on it's way...