Anyone done their own Convertible top replacement?

[Zymurgy]

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.

 

[300rag]

Are they actually available?... On my 66 300, the boot matches the interior, not the top.

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I got my boot from Legendary, and it also matches the interior.

 

[3175375]

You also might want to consider these:

1967 and 1968 Plymouth Fury, Sport Fury Convertible Tops & Accessories

 

[rkrochen]

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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Yes they are available you just need to fit the fasteners.

 

[68fury3]

I don’t believe that you can get a glass rear window.

Yeah, they are available with both. Glass just cost more.

 

[1970cat]

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

 

[rkrochen]

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

I think mine came with the top but I wouldn’t trust my memory it’s not what it used to be.

 

[mr. fix it]

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?

 

[polara71]

The well liner can be easily installed with the top up.

 

[1970cat]

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.

 

[polara71]

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.

 

[300rag]

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...

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

 

[68fury3]

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

I definitely need a well liner. I will be installing one when I do the top.

 

[1970cat]

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.

 

[bluefury361]

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.