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Offline virgo062

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replacing convertible top

« Reply #15 on: October 01, 2008, 06:11:47 PM »
hmmm I may just have to paint her top black :( . The top is in really good shape. We can still party though :lol: Ever seen a painted convertible top? Might look pretty good you never know until you try.....right?

Offline Bugnut

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replacing convertible top

« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2008, 09:17:49 PM »
You could die it black?

Offline virgo062

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replacing convertible top

« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2008, 10:05:05 PM »
Excellent idea....Worse case scenario it looks like crap and I end of replacing it anyway.  Let's give it a try and see what happens  [-o<

Offline Bugnut

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replacing convertible top

« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2008, 07:25:44 AM »
They make fabric die in rattle cans, just make sure to get the matte finish stuff.

Offline Ret.Bugtech

replacing convertible top

« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2008, 08:55:48 AM »
If your top is in good shape, why would you want to replace it ? :roll:

Offline virgo062

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replacing convertible top

« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2008, 09:46:41 AM »
I have changed the interior to black.  And I also bought a black boot.

Offline Ret.Bugtech

replacing convertible top

« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2008, 10:29:43 AM »
You not junking a good top just because its white are you ?  That $1,900 would go a long way torwards other "Goodies" Jezz ! :shock:

Offline virgo062

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replacing convertible top

« Reply #22 on: October 02, 2008, 10:58:46 AM »
I'm not going to junk it..I'm going to dye it. black interior, white top, lord have Mercy David I want it to match :roll:  It's going to happen, so just sit back, grit your teeth and wait for the end result :lol:

Offline Bugnut

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replacing convertible top

« Reply #23 on: October 02, 2008, 01:00:25 PM »
Just keep the top down with the boot on and you'll be fine well at least until it rains. :lol:

Offline virgo062

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replacing convertible top

« Reply #24 on: October 02, 2008, 02:01:22 PM »
Ha Ha you know that's not even funny to a VIRGO  [-X   We are a little on the anal side :lol:

Offline Ret.Bugtech

replacing convertible top

« Reply #25 on: October 02, 2008, 02:39:45 PM »
I know very well how a Virgo operates seeing how I just happen to be one (Sept. 7)  You will have to get up very early in the morn to try to escape the abuse this forum can and will bestow on you on occations :lol:  :lol:

Offline virgo062

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replacing convertible top

« Reply #26 on: October 02, 2008, 02:54:23 PM »
And as a fellow Virgo you know how much we thrive on abuse.....bring it on. Ain't that right :lol:  Not to mention we will aggravate you to death. Who knows better than my engine builder :lol:  :lol: So you will forgive me now that you know why.......(i'm getting better) NOT

Offline Ret.Bugtech

replacing convertible top

« Reply #27 on: October 02, 2008, 03:46:49 PM »
You getting Better ?   In what respect ? 8)

Offline virgo062

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replacing convertible top

« Reply #28 on: October 02, 2008, 04:28:56 PM »
Well I'm not harrassing you anymore. I'm not waking Rick up anymore at night with suggestions on FeeBee's restoration :)
 I'm not obsessing (as much).  I still talk way to much :oops:

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