Vinyl top conundrum

[d9103365]

I want to replace the vinyl top on my 77 Cordoba. The shop I took it to told me that replacing the vinyl top was a major job, and that the side glass (you know, the opera windows) had to be removed, in addition to the headliner and part of the interior just to replace the vinyl top. That doesn't sound right to me. Can anyone advise? Does all this need to be done just to replace a vinyl top?

 

[WileE]

Expect to pay about 6-8 hr labor depending on a half or full roof.

 

[jaak]

Im not familiar with the roof/trim on a '77, but I would think you should be able to pull all the trim off and install the top without pulling glass etc.
I just installed one myself on my '69 (it wasn't a difficult job, but the glass was out). Might wanna try it yourself and save some $$$$.

Jason