Convertible top and Classic Industries

When it came time to replace the top on my 82 LeBaron, I did it myself after getting quotes in the $1500 range… Yeah, I smelled rip-off.

After reading a lot on the web, renting a DIY video on top installing, and having done some upholstery work, I did the install. It ain’t rocket science, but is fussy slow work if it is to look good when finished. The video was a big help showing all the tricks, and importance to document existing measurements during top removal.

You will need a pneumatic staple gun, electric & hand units won’t cut it. If you aren’t the fussy type, with super human patients this may not be the job for you. By the way, the second top replacement goes a lot smoother.