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Convertible Top Cleaning Instructions
Installing a convertible top is not for everyone:
        If the thought of changing your spark plugs makes you anxious and sweaty -
        STOP! Remember - some things are best left to an expert - brain surgery, auto
        transmission repair, installing convertible tops, etc. However, if you are:
         1. Mechanically inclined
         2. Have a lot of common sense
         3. Have a weekend to spare and
         4. A large work area
        then you will probably be able to install your first top and be proud of it.

   •If you are installing your first top - this tip is for you.
        1. Dry fit top before starting installation

        2. Make sure you have the correct top for your car before removing
            old top.

        3. Check bow height by placing a yardstick on the belt molding inside
             edge at center of glass or plastic curtain

        4. Lay yardstick flat on curtain and check measurement at center of
             rear bow where wiron is tacked.

        5. This measurement should not be more than one half inch either way
             from the bow height measurement for new top

        6. If this measurement is more than one half inch reset the rear bow.

        7. Our top/curtain will not fit properly unless the bow height is correct      Bow Height Charts

   Removing the existing top from your car can be a lesson in top replacement.
        Pay attention to and learn from what the previous installer did. Keep a Polaroid
        camera handy -take a lot of photos. We always know we will remember what we
        saw but - do we ?. Take a lot of photos.
   Removing the old Top
        Prior to removing the old top, measure the distance between the top bow that is
        just over the rear window and the front edge of the trunk. This measurement will
        be vital when installing the new top.

    Tools required for installing a convertible top:
        Wrenches and screwdrivers for the weather-strip and removing the rear tack
       bow. Tack hammer with tacks or a staple gun. A little patience.

        Good Luck,

We Offer  Replacement Convertible Tops For The Following Vehicles
For Price and Availability Information please Call Ken at 207-785-3340

American Convertible Tops            Foreign Convertible Tops

     
    • AMC/RENAULT
    • BUICK 
    • CADILLAC 
    • CHEVROLET 
    • CORVETTE 
    • CHRYSLER 
    • DESOTO 
    • DODGE 
    • EDSEL
    • FORD
    • MUSTANG
    • GEO METRO
    • LINCOLN
    • MERCURY
    • NASH
    • OLDSMOBILE
    • PACKARD
    • PLYMOUTH 
    • PONTIAC
    • RAMBLER
    • STUDEBAKER
    • WILLYS JEEPSTER
  • ALFA ROMEO
  • AUDI
  • AUSTON HEALY
  • BMW
  • CAPRI
  • DATSUN
  • FIAT
  • JAGUAR
  • KARMANN GHIA
    		•
    • MAZDA
    • MERCEDES
    • MITSUBISHI
    • MG
    • NISSAN
    • PORSCHE 
    • SAAB
    • TOYOTA
    • VOLKSWAGEN
  • Convertible Tops in vinyl & stayfast.
  • Convertible Top Glass Windows
  • Convertible Tops plastic Window.
  • Well Liners
  • Convertible Top Pads
  • Boots
  • Side Cables
  • Tack Strips plastic style frount & rear

    • Tack Strip
      Wireon vinyl...... per.yard.
      Wireon stayfast.... per.yard.

    For Price and Availability Infomation please Call Ken at 207-785-3340

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