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09-05-2004, 12:46 AM
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Need a new soft top for 1985 380 SL
I need a new soft top for my 1985 380 SL. Any suggestions on where to get it done and how much it will cost? Has anyone bought a kit and done it themself?
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Scott 1985 380SL 1987 300e 2001 S430 1948 Chevy Firetruck 
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09-06-2004, 09:27 AM
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There are lots of places that sell them for $400-600, including Adsit. Installation runs about $500.
There are lots of posts on self-installation, and I will send you the section off the CD if you send me an email. I personally would not try it. You are working with contact cement, which is not very forgiving.
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Chuck Taylor Falls Church VA '66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe
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09-07-2004, 07:56 AM
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I had mine done at an auto upholstry shop. Any reputable shop ought to be able to do it for you.
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I asked the Lord for everything so that I could enjoy life. He gave me life so that I could enjoy everything!
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09-10-2004, 09:28 PM
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09-11-2004, 08:37 AM
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It might be interesting for folks to post how much they paid for a soft top replacement. Locally in Winston-Salem, NC, I was quoted $1,400 for my 1983 380SL. When I note that a German Canvas top can be ordered for around $400, I think this is quite on the high side.
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09-12-2004, 07:36 PM
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$800 for the whole thing...top and installation.
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I asked the Lord for everything so that I could enjoy life. He gave me life so that I could enjoy everything!
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#7
09-12-2004, 10:16 PM
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I bought my top from a company called HMI for around $400 and was quoted about $400 for installation at several different shops. I did it myself with my wifes help over two days working about 6 hours each day. Would I do it again? No way it is worth paying $400 to let someone else do it as far as I am concerned. There are a couple of different websites with installation instructions but I do not remember the names. A simple search for convertable top installation should turn them up.
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