Vinyl Top Replacement....let the games begin!

[paironines]

I've found out twice over the years that glass shops do not use the adhesive to seal the front winshield gasket.  I put it on the metal window frame of the car and on the other side in the channel that holds the glass. Never a leak.

[Shakey]

Some photos posted here:



http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,55510.msg617426.html#top

[tan top]

just went through all my old clips from the front windshield ,  the only different ones were along the bottom , like i say front windshield had never been out , previously     

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Small update...all my trim is off now including the PITA quarter moldings.....

Took out the rear package tray & remembered how nice it was/is back there (no rust or rot)  Even still some shiny R6 red (original color)
Its a real drastic difference over the orange I have on the exterior.

[Hemidog]

Wow, that is a nice package tray! No rust og butyl crap in sight, didn't you rear window leak aswell?

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Wow, that is a nice package tray! No rust og butyl crap in sight, didn't you rear window leak aswell?

Nope....More than likely after I make an attempt to install the new glass it will

[69 OUR/TEA]

Here is that pic Chris...

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Thanks Paul

[superbirdtom]

I just installed the vinyl top on the Superbird that I am restoring.  They really aren't that bad to do.  Just take your time and it will turn out nice.  Keep a heatgun handy for those tough spots.  Just make sure you do not get it too hot or it will leave a shiney spot. 

Justin
"CornDog"

I really like that rattlecan 3m vinyal top glue. I might put my top back on my bird. is there a difference in quality from different vendors?? what do you suggest?  superbird is looking great, and wow what a huge shop.   Thanks SBT

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

For what its worth I got my top directly from Legendary and they were/are running a sale 5-10% off and free shipping April 6-10.

Got my top for $114 shipped to my door....they had to charge me tax since I live in NY as well

http://www.legendaryautointeriors.com/

[mopar_nut_440_6]

For what its worth I got my top directly from Legendary and they were/are running a sale 5-10% off and free shipping April 6-10.

Got my top for $114 shipped to my door....they had to charge me tax since I live in NY as well

http://www.legendaryautointeriors.com/

Does legendary supply Year One? I have one form Year One!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

as far as I know yes they do

[RJS]

Hey Chris since you clearly ignored my last jab at ya here's a nudder:    Perfect time to get some R6 back on that car!!!!!! 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Hey Chris since you clearly ignored my last jab at ya here's a nudder:    Perfect time to get some R6 back on that car!!!!!! 

I am most definitely going to ignore that one!!

[Charger-Bodie]

..........And the Chant begins........R6 ...R6..R6..R6..R6.......and so on. 

[resq302]

Cmon Chris, we all know that red cars have more fun!

[FLG]

Yep, his car cant do this   

[resq302]

Yep, his car cant do this   

Damn, I guess the wife was right.  I do have some gray hair on the top of my head.  Never really saw my head at that angle before.     Oh, btw, new flavors for this year.....Birthday cake and lemon lime!

[RJS]

See Chris something good has come from all your hard work, we all just found out that Brian will still be making sno cones this year!!!!!!  Maybe R6 should be the next new flavor

[resq302]

Just this year?  Its been with me every year since I've bought the thing.  I just keep adding more and more flavors.  I think I'm going to have to change my screen name to Baskin Robins with all the flavors I have.   

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Small update...
Got the new vinyl top from Legendary...this time with the correct seams on the A-pillars.  real nice piece

still waiting on the shop to take me in...hopefully on Weds or Thurs this week....
I hate relying on others!!

[mikepmcs]

We're still here.   Fingers still crossed that it gets done with zero issues and no surprises left by the installer(screwdriver marks, dings, scratches, etc...). 

[69bronzeT5]

Yep, his car cant do this   

Damn, I guess the wife was right.  I do have some gray hair on the top of my head.  Never really saw my head at that angle before.     Oh, btw, new flavors for this year.....Birthday cake and lemon lime!

Is this at Carlisle?

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

We're still here.   Fingers still crossed that it gets done with zero issues and no surprises left by the installer(screwdriver marks, dings, scratches, etc...). 

Sweet jeebus man....those things hadn't crossed my mind until now

[mikepmcs]

I guess I've never had good luck with work I sublet out.  When I did my then fiance's interior on her 68 Firebird, did the whole thing myself and sent the sunvisors to a professional.  They must have been letting their 2 year old son start in on the family business that day, the worst I ever could have imagined. My brand new 02 Dodge CTD dually with less than 100 miles on it, wanted some beefier stereo equipment in it, so I took it to a professional to install my gear so I wouldn't scratch it up trying to get panels off and the dash bezel.  Looked like a hail storm on the inside of my door from the screwdriver marks left by the professional doing the work as well as the cluster plastic scratched to hell.  One of my lights in the house didn't work when I first moved here 13 years ago on a 3 way switch, called in a professional MASTER electrician, there ended up being a hole in the wall that I had to fix with drywall and the light still didn't work.  Had a buddy(mechanic that owns a PERFORMANCE garage) do my cam install a little over a year ago(this is on my 69 by the way) as a trade for a plow and I was laid up at the time, swears it would only go 2 degrees advanced instead of the 4 Ron instructed.  Car started smoking shortly after the install.(just in case anyone is interested as to why I have no interest right now in my car and am not in any hurry to get it back together only to face the next issue of the smoking engine, yes it's blue smoke)   Shall I go on.... my point being is nobody cares about your stuff like you do and your idea of acceptable and others is 2 totally different things.   So now I just do everything myself when I get the motivation. 
Please convey to them your concerns and hopefully they will work your baby with patience and kid gloves.  Be sure to go over it with a fine tooth comb before you go and take closeup pictures of your surrounding metal/paint.  That way if they do screw something up, you have proof. 

Sorry if this is a total downer, but at least you are more aware than ever now and thinking about it.  My job is done here.  Don't get an ulcer over it, I already have one. 

Sorry for the worries brother and hope you have better luck than I ever have.   I'll only post positive thoughts from here on out.