Anyone done their own Convertible top replacement?

You will need to order a boot as well.
Are they actually available? I had my boot made of the material I used for the interior. On my 66 300, the boot matches the interior, not the top.

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although it can be done after the fact,pick up a well liner if you need one.
 
although it can be done after the fact,pick up a well liner if you need one.

My experience has been that you need to remove the back of the top section to install the well liner.

can you add to your comment for clarification?
 
the well liner fastens on the inside of the top. if i remember right there are snaps on the inside of the trim sticks. it is then glued in place over the rear seat brace.
 
the well liner fastens on the inside of the top. if i remember right there are snaps on the inside of the trim sticks. it is then glued in place over the rear seat brace.
I guess i gotta remember this is a 68 so things could be different than my 69/70 experiences.
 
I guess i gotta remember this is a 68 so things could be different than my 69/70 experiences.
68 should be like my 65. The well liner is sandwiched between the body and the top material under the rear window. This is the best shot I have...

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It sits in this recessed flange which goes all the way around...

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68 should be like my 65. The well liner is sandwiched between the body and the top material under the rear window. This is the best shot I have...

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It sits in this recessed flange which goes all the way around...

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ah, ok. i didn't realize there was such a variation between the slabs and fusies. thanks.
 
I have installed four tops. (Not the old music group). A Sunbeam Tiger, a Karmain Giha, a mustang and a 69 Chrysler 300. The Chrysler was by far the most challenging. I won't be doing that again. Flat rate says 7 hours for a C body. Multiply your trim shop hourly rate by that..... it's worth it. I spent 3 days on it.
 
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