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plnorris Commited Dubber

70 posts · joined Nov 2003 ·

#590945
Can anyone give me an idea of how much it would cost to instal a rag-top into a 60's beetle. I live in Melb so who would be able to do it?
Cheers

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#593152
Hmmmmm....thats a really good question mate. Having done it myself there is a $hitload of hours involved in grafting in an original Golde clip (not sure if this is your intention or is it an aftermarket?). Not working in a professional body shop, I can't give you an accurate idea of hours as I took my time - you may find some places not really willing to give a set quote.....maybe they will just work on a per hour basis as it is not a job that is done regularly and therefore they may have a hard time calculating hours. Just being a devil's advocate though - hopefully someone can give you an accurate idea!
Alan
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kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#593183
oh look lets say $1500 -$2500
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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#593187
CRAP thats more than buying a friggen after market kit :O!

would be quiet a bit for a professional job. would include paint and everything... tis understandably expensive.
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#593220
the first think i would be looking for is a panel beater who is willing to do the job and has the knowledge
cost wont be imortant
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#593244
Try Australian VW Performance centre in Lusher Rd Croydon. They do some really nice work.
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plnorris Commited Dubber

70 posts · joined Nov 2003 ·

#593253
Thanks everyone. Unfortunately I missed out on a rag that was for sale.
Cheers, Paul N

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#593275
yes I know aussie VW performance has fitted one on Jenz58 car the other year
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#593281
correct Chris im pricing it for a non panel beater to get done professionally like most of us
and it is more expensive as most things are
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