Replace vinyl top 69 Cor.500

[Budr500]

Hey folks...
I just gotta quote from a reputable local shop to install a new vinyl top.
I supply the top. $1200 for labor.
That sound about right?

 

[davek]

I would think thats high, how are their reviews? Are they painting your roof? Removing your old one? More info please.

 

[Budr500]

I actually asked if I should/could remove what's left of orig. top, and/or prep roof. He said it wasn't necessary. I just want a proper new vinyl top installed correctly. Yes, they have great reviews. I also have to wait until March to get it done (scheduled for March 1st morning drop off. A Friday. They don't work weekends. He said it'd be done following Tues.)

 

[davek]

well all the prices have gone up so maybe thats the price now a days.

 

[Budr500]

K. Everything is expensive these days. I'm in Sacramento Ca.. not a cheap area. I've seen/heard that 500-800 is normal range, but that might be 10 years ago/cheaper area.
Thx for response.
I'm probably gonna shop around a bit for other shops/quotes before I order the top.
Seems Legendary is a good choice for top ($400 for correct vinyl cut to fit)

 

[davek]

I think their having a sale so dont wait to long to order. They have a wait time also.

 

[Budr500]

Thanks for tip!
Much appreciated

 

[hanks73340]

$1200 sounds reasonable. Had mine done back in 2013 and it cost me $700 including getting the top from Legendary.

 

[gdrill]

I’m looking here

Factory Style Full Landau Top for 2 Door Hardtop | Topsonline.com

 

[pnora]

If you take it apart, prep it and will put it back together it will be a lot less.

 

[WileERobby]

Damn... I think I may come out of retirement if I can get that $$$ to do a simple job.

 

[Moms68]

Sounds about right. I had mine done last year and there was a lot of discussion about pulling the windshield to do it right, etc. A restoration shop came highly recommended, who carefully pulled and reinstalled all of the ss trim, had some minor dent repairs to the roof, and installed the legendary pearl top. I was very happy with their work and feel it was a fair price for the work that was done. BTW the windshield was not removed.

 

[Billccm]

On my 1967 coronet the off the cuff verbal quote was 5 grand including materials. He said the windshield and backlight needed removal and there is ALWAYS rust prep required.

 

[eldubb440]

not sure how anyone could give an actual quote...... too many unknowns under that top

installing on a fresh resto? that's another story