Convertible top and Classic Industries

I replaced the soft top on my 69 Dart this fall. One day to disassemble the top. One day to install the stay pads. I did all this in one weekend.
It took me 5 days to get the rear window curtain installed without wrinkles across the bottom.
It took me 7 weekends to install the soft top without wrinkles where it meets the quarter panels, and I still have one wrinkle that I can't live with, so it will have to come apart at least one more time before spring. As of this writing, I have close to 70 hours into the top replacement, but this was the first time I've ever done anything like this before.
Only thing I can recommend is using an air ratchet with a compressor to remove/install the rear tack strips across the back. These tack strips have to be installed & removed several times to position the material onto them, and I can't imagine doing all 25 bolts by hand.
Would I do it again? Well, maybe, now that I have done one it might be a little easier. If I could go back in time and know what I was up against would I do it for the first time? **** NO!
In the future, if I was considering buying a convertible.............if it needs a top, no deal. Way too damned much time involved, and lots of swear words.

I was quoted between $650 and $750 for the installation only if I bought all the parts myself. I didn't have the money for that, so I did it myself.

Now, I'm no rocket scientist but I'm a pretty smart guy with a lot of skills, and this job almost broke my spirit.
It can be done at home, and if you have any ability beyond basic skills, you can install it yourself. Just keep in mind it will NOT be fun, and it will take many hours.

Good Luck my bruther.

George