Hello all,
In late June I bought a 1986 Chrysler Lebaron 2.5L Convertible and have been working on it ever since. I've been through everything from a new turn signal relay, to a new hydraulic motor and it has proven to be quite the journey. The pinnacle of repairs, however, is a new top for the vehicle.
After removing the old ripped up vinyl top with a plastic window, I opted for a canvas roof with a glass window. I've had every upholstery shop around give me the same quote of $800 and figured I'd save some money doing it myself. I'm nervous knowing that the front-most bow of the metal frame hits the back seat when it closes and am working on a solution, I am also nervous with the little space provided in the back for the window to fold into.
I start the process Friday and hopefully the car will be ready by Sunday, luckily I have a sunny weekend ahead of me.
Wish me luck !
P.S.
If anyone has any tips for me as a new K-car owner, or anything you think I should know, go ahead and comment, I'd love to hear it.
In late June I bought a 1986 Chrysler Lebaron 2.5L Convertible and have been working on it ever since. I've been through everything from a new turn signal relay, to a new hydraulic motor and it has proven to be quite the journey. The pinnacle of repairs, however, is a new top for the vehicle.
After removing the old ripped up vinyl top with a plastic window, I opted for a canvas roof with a glass window. I've had every upholstery shop around give me the same quote of $800 and figured I'd save some money doing it myself. I'm nervous knowing that the front-most bow of the metal frame hits the back seat when it closes and am working on a solution, I am also nervous with the little space provided in the back for the window to fold into.
I start the process Friday and hopefully the car will be ready by Sunday, luckily I have a sunny weekend ahead of me.
Wish me luck !
P.S.
If anyone has any tips for me as a new K-car owner, or anything you think I should know, go ahead and comment, I'd love to hear it.