So who's good at tops?

**pliablemoose** · 02-13-2006, 02:06 PM

Scorching plastic...

Just ordered 2 vinyl tan Robbins No zip glass tops with rain rails, (got them to eat the shipping since I bought 2)

I bought a beater 92' for my daughter to drive, found a 97 (with a sticky tranny???) for me to drive, both needed the tops replaced.

So all I need to install these is my Swiss army knife right???

**Titus** · 02-13-2006, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by pliablemoose

So all I need to install these is my Swiss army knife right???

And a hammer. A really really big hammer.

**pliablemoose** · 02-13-2006, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Titus

And a hammer. A really really big hammer.

Am hoping to be able to use a Skilsaw too

**Titus** · 02-13-2006, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by pliablemoose

Am hoping to be able to use a Skilsaw too

I'd skip the skilsaw and go with a torch. You should be able to get around the corners easier.

**sammm** · 02-13-2006, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by pliablemoose

Am hoping to be able to use a Skilsaw too

Reciprocating saw...that will fix anything!

**Dave04** · 02-13-2006, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by sammm

Reciprocating saw...that will fix anything!

...and Duct™ Tape!

**Majik** · 02-13-2006, 02:59 PM

Serious answer. Are these tops on frames? If so the swap is fairly easy. If not you might want to see about having someone install it. I have heard it is pretty hard to do.

**Adam Payrot** · 02-13-2006, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Majik

Serious answer. Are these tops on frames? If so the swap is fairly easy. If not you might want to see about having someone install it. I have heard it is pretty hard to do.

They're not that hard to do really. My first time, I just used the miata.net directions and the directions that came w/ the top.

**pliablemoose** · 02-13-2006, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Majik

Serious answer. Are these tops on frames? If so the swap is fairly easy. If not you might want to see about having someone install it. I have heard it is pretty hard to do.

Nope, not on frames. I'm going to give it a shot, see how it goes.

I think I may need to fire up the lathe for this too...

I just realized Mazda Heaven is just a couple miles away, WOOT... Parts for my junkers:)

**Sharpie** · 02-14-2006, 10:26 AM

It's not too bad to do, Robbins tops are easier due pre-punched holes. You can do it! The 2nd one will be easier than the 1st.

**billccsi** · 02-14-2006, 12:06 PM

What Sharpie said... do your daughter's first, so your will look better

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