Do you need a pro to replace a roof on a 66 Polara convertible.

[jvibert]

Wondering if two handy car guys can do it yourself. Looks easy enough. Thanks!!!

 

[Ironwolf]

Wondering if two handy car guys can do it yourself. Looks easy enough. Thanks!!!

IT can be done !!! BUT DO YOU WANT TO TRY ???? I know I do !!!! check out these few videos.


https://youtu.be/w30faiT2yec

https://youtu.be/TP8AkL8rbDw

https://youtu.be/Gp7PZnR34OY

 

[jvibert]

Thanks

 

[LocuMob]

A friend did it on his Le Baron. Different car I know, but the principles are the same. Just take your time and have someone there to help, should work fine.

 

[Zymurgy]

if you do decide to get someone to do it make sure they have experience with Mopar. I had a Corvette guy do mine less than happy. He pulled it so tight to remove wrinkles, I am guessing, that some factory stitching is pulling apart near the back window.

 

[1970cat]

it can be done but it is far from easy. if your frame is good you are ahead of the game. remove the old top one layer at a time while taking careful measurements. only remove one pad at a time. alignment is the biggest issue.

 

[detmatt]

I was thinking about trying to do the one on my Challenger but I wouldn't unless I was working with someone that had been around the block more than once.

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Why when you have a pro top shop 'tween 16 and 17 on mound that's been doing it for yearz would you even think of gambling with the quality your family heirloom?

 

[detmatt]

I know there are plenty of qualified people in the area but I'm a hands on kinda guy. I'm sure I will hire it done.

 

[Zymurgy]

I hate seeing an ill fitted top. I'd rather see an original browned out rear window, with a couple of holes.

 

[commando1]

I know there are plenty of qualified people in the area but I'm a hands on kinda guy. I'm sure I will hire it done.

I am too, but sometimes you have to measure the odds based on what's it going to cost to bail your *** out.

 

[detmatt]

I am too, but sometimes you have to measure the odds based on what's it going to cost to bail your *** out.

Amen to that brother!

 

[cm23uoc]

You should restore a woody, Matt. Should be fun for you.

 

[commando1]

You should restore a woody, Matt.

I need to soon.

 

[68plymouth383]

You'll need tallhair wood tools for that.

 

[cm23uoc]

For once I was serious. Time to revive the facepalm Icon. ;)

 

[Ironwolf]

Originally Posted by cm23uoc
You should restore a woody, Matt.

I need to soon.

Just maybe this will work for you !!!!!!! :sSig_goodluck:

 

[detmatt]

You'll need tallhair wood tools for that.

I already have all of my own wood tools and a woody would indeed be a fun project for me but I think it'd have to be a boat.