DIY how to install tips for ANY convertible soft top
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DIY How To Here are many convertible top techniques shown in this video. Spot the mistake!
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the random tip numbers are hilarious lol
Hello Marcus, Well not totally random. Really the lower the number, the more important it is. Hehe. Please keep liking and watching!
Years ago, I could not find anyone who would do the scissors-top on my 72 impala, so I learned to do it myself. What a nightmare, but two tops later, I can do it!
Hello Flickers! Good going! Never ever give up. Please keep watching!
Oye! 2?!
What part of the country are you? I do tops but get too many of them so I refer them out to other upholsterers.
@@orvinstrickler2130am in Chicago an I have old school cars that I want to change to convertibles can you help me?
Thanks for hoisting us DIY aficionados up the learning curve...very helpful...geez I think I can even redo an MG TC top after seeing this although I may just need to clean the top and sew in a new back window... thanks for sharing!
Hello Andreas, You are so welcome! I think you will do just fine with your MG TC top. Just go for it! Please keep liking and watching!
âDonât need no stinkin stringâ got me laughing!
Well, then there is that!
Thank you SO very much for sharing this video!!!! I didn't know WHAT the white strings were for on my daughter's replacement top for her 2006 vw beetle!!! All I have to do is string the tension cables through them, and THAT will probably take the pucker out of the bottom sides of the top!!! Still have it under the carport so no rain gets to it.
Hello Lisa, You are so welcome! I hope that helps you out! Please keep liking and watching!
I helped my neighbor install a top (just the last part) on his Honda S2000. It was ridiculously tight and not fun at all. I guess I figured they were all super tight to begin with. Thanks for the tips!
Im about to have mine replaced and when I spoke with a well experienced dude today, he said that they always stretch it out for a day before installing any tops. I have absolutely no experience with top install, but figured I'd relay after reading your comment.
Hello Josh, Exactly how do you stretch a top for a day? Hmmm. Please keep liking and watching!
Hello Eccentric, I think that can depend on who is manufacturing that top. A famous name brand that fits right the first time or a cheap Chinese made Amazon top that never fits right? Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery I am uncertain, this is just what was relayed to me from someone who's family has been doing it for some time. But again I have no clue for he didn't elaborate unfortunately but I also didnt ask. Lol. When I get it done I will be sure to do so and try and relay. But I am in no which way shape or form knowledgeable on convertibles
@@JoshTheSonOfBethIsaacs Hello Josh, What I say is just do it! Doing is learning! Please keep liking and watching!
Love your RC planes on the wall!
Thanks! That was another chapter of my life. I lived in China as an American in a Chinese factory for two years building my designs... What you see is my museum.
When drilling inside of a car, put a moving blanket or towel down. All those shavings can cause troubles down the road like clogging up drip or weep holes.
Hello Orvin, I suppose you can do that, I am a business and keep things going. I use a vacuum. In 43 years, I have never seen clogged drip or weep holes due to drill shavings that make it past the carpet. Just saying', I keep things real. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery I have only been doing tops and upholstery for 11 years. But I do get cars that wont drain rain and I do find shavings, nutz and bolts and fabric. I use a steamer a lot on reviving boat cushion foam, but never thought to use it on tops. So I appreciate that tip...good work man!
@@orvinstrickler2130 Hello Orvin, You are so welcome! We auto-upholstery veterans need to stick together right? Please keep liking and watching!
How long would you say on average does it take you to install a top? Itâs something Iâm still improving on and want to check my times. Thanks for the tips!
Hello Becky, I have a gift for you. The EZ On Catalog has labor times for each convertible here: ezonauto.com/media/ezoncatalog/2023/index.html?page=1 Thanks for watching!
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Question: Iâm very handy yet in your opinion could I install a new convertible top on my 2005 Thunderbird Anniversary Edition? Thx. Alan
Hello Alan, Sure you could if you really wanted to. Please keep liking and watching!
Getting ready to buy a new top for my 87 Camaro im thinking of spending the extra money to get a canvas top instead of vinyl in your opinion is it worth it. Love the content has helped me get a few ideas for my car.đ
Hello Wraith, I love hearing good news like this. I think you will do just fine with your 1987 Camaro. Fabric tops outlast vinyl and it doesn't shrink like vinyl does. Yep, totally worth it. Please keep liking and watching!
Thank you for your help it is greatly appreciated.
@@wraithsrath7310 Hello Wraith, You are so welcome. Please keep liking and watching!!
Cool
Hello Thanks, Thank you so much for saying so! Please keep liking and watching!
you have a video for a 2011 mitsub eclipse syper ?
Hello Steven, Sorry to say that I do not. Maybe one day I will get that customer. Please keep liking and watching!
GLAD I WATCHED THISâŚ
Hello Vogt, I am so glad you did too! Please keep liking and watching!
Can you do a full video for a 02-05 thunderbird top ?
Hello Tru, Sure I can if I ever get that customer. Please keep liking and watching!
I've got a 1987 Porsche 911 cabriolet I installed it took forever. I can't get the rear plastic window tight đŤ I'm getting pissed off đ¤ g
Hello Frank, Ditto!
Do you think someone with no experience replacing a new top could do it?
Hello Mutil, Many brave people without experience have installed tops, but people who are not sure might find it wise to have a professional do it. Please keep liking and watching!
any tips for replacing a 2011 camaro convertible top? or is it the same?
Hello Ozzie, A Camaro top will be more like a Mustang top. czcams.com/video/VqcNmvQJV2w/video.html Please keep liking and watching!
"Don't do this at home to your neighbour's car" LOLđ¤Ł
3:45 Ha!
Nice. Thanks, do you have any old 60s convertible top tips/how to?
Hi, Most of my videos are techniques developed over 43 years. I share these techniques to help upholsters improve their game. Not to many How To videos.
How about that, I have an NA Miata too of which I'm installing another new top.
Yep, they will need a new top from time to time. Glad you are watching!
My chief question is: what's the cost of labor??? Separate from the actual cost of the convertible top assembly???
Hello my friend! The cost of labor depends on what someone wants to charge. One way to find out is to call upholstery shops in your area. They will tell you for sure.
My 2003 T-Bird has a plastic window for the soft top. Can I replace the soft top with a Glass/heated window and the convertible top still go up and down?
Hello Tru, EZ On has an option for a heated hard glass. Code HH273 check topsonline.com (Not sponsored) Please keep liking and watching!
Nice steaming method but how could someone at home do something like that without the machine you have?
I'm not sure, but I think it's the steam that really does it. Thanks for watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery I honestly think the ambient heat will take care of it though it will take longer,steam heats and loosens, the sun will do the same thing just take more time. That steam tool is a really nice thing to have, makes top look more professionally done. Good job.
@@johnnycee5179 If you have ever seen a wrinkle in a convertible top, that means both ambient air and the sun never removed the wrinkle. It really needs to get hot. I lived in Phoenix for 35 years and even a 120-degree day would not take out a wrinkle. You can try it though, wouldn't hurt.
hello, thank you for your video! I am looking to replace my 2007 mustang soft-top. Could you recommend where to purchase a replacement roof? Do you have a trusted vendor? Thanks!
Hello Phoebe, You are so welcome! The best name brands ar EZ On and Robbins. Check out Topsonline.com Please keep watching!
LOVE THE CHANNEL. I JUST SUBSCRIBED. HOW LONG WOULD YOU SAY IT WOULD TAKE TO INSTALL A AFTERMARKET TOP FOR A MID 80S CORVETTE? KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING. IM LEARNING A LOT. THANK YOU FOR THE INFO.
Thanks for the kind words and for subscribing! C4 Corvette book calls for 5 hours of labor. I would spend more time than that though. Please keep watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery I will watch all your future content. You will see my name in your future videos. Thank you for responding. It means a lot to me to answer comments. I make it my number one priority to answer all my comments on my channel. Take care my friend. Stay safe, God Bless
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@@oldschoolautoupholstery I seen the bug up in the corner. That would be a lot if views if your search words are as many VW related words you can think to use. Nobody does upholstery classic VW videos
@@Volkswagenplanet I have done so many VW interiors over the years, but that was way before video cameras... You can also see some of my other VWs here: www.rudolphsupholstery.com/rudolph-s-virtual-museum
Hi are you in Los Angeles?
Nope, far away in Texas.
Can you tell me what kind of glue to use for the tops that require glue?
Hello Travis, I only use contact adhesive for everything I do. This can be bought at a big box store. Use with a brush or spray gun. Thanks for watching!
Ever done a 1994-1998 Ford Mustang Convertible top. I'm kinda learie about trying it myself but nobody within 8 hours of me does it. I have plenty of experience in the automotive industry (about 20 years) but not much upholstery experience đ˘. Any advice before me and a few very experienced mechanics attempt it at my works garage over the weekend. Ps I have no garage to do it in but I could put a cover over it in case it would rain.thanks
Hello Jackie, THE MOST important thing is to start by getting your rear bow hight correct. Everything else will fall into place. Extra tip, be sure to get a famous brand top like EZ On or Robbins from topsonline.com Don't buy some no brand name top from Amazon thats made in China. Last tip, read any instructions! Thanks for watching!
What brand of tops do you like that are two piece that actually fit the old cars? I see a lot of aftermarket tops that the top does not cover the rubber window gaskets.
I have trusted Robbins and EZ On brands for 40 years. Never buy a top from Amazon, Made in China.
@@oldschoolautoupholstery Okay, which one is sewn with solar thread UV resistant thread? Do you ever make a top from scratch?
@@dewholdingsllc1050 Both the Robbins and EZ on would be sewn with the UV thread. I have made so many tops myself, mostly in the 1980 and 1990's. I have made tops such as Duesenberg, Auburn, Cord, Packard, and Cadillac. In those days there were no such things as top kits. You can see 43 years of my work on rudolphsupholstery.com
@@oldschoolautoupholstery okay, thank you. I will email you what I have and you can let me know best way to go.
I need glass replaced any tip
Hello Londell, If you are in the USA try topsonline.com They ship. Please keep liking and watching!
So that one doesn't even have headliner
Hello Katie, Yep I guess your right. Please keep liking and watching!
Wth? Halfway through and video just goes straight to the end. Wheres the install??
Hello Gretchen, Sorry to say that this is not a How To video, This is tips and techniques to help experienced upholsterers sharpen their game. I am sure that CZcams has a lot of how to videos. Sorry I could not help you on this one. Please keep watching!
You have to pay for videos like that. They wont do that for nothing.
well the video only tells you about the back of the top
Hi, Not as much a How To video as it is me sharing my upholstery techniques with you. Thanks for watching!
I've got a 1987 Porsche 911 cabriolet I installed it took forever. I can't get the rear plastic window tight đŤ I'm getting pissed off đ¤ g
Hello Frank, Yep, sometimes the install needs adjusting here and there. If you spend more time with it, it will get better. Please keep liking and watching!