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 plnorris
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| posted on May 11th, 2007 at 02:08 PM |
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Cost of fitting a rag-top
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
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Dasdubber
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| posted on May 24th, 2007 at 08:19 PM |
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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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| posted on May 24th, 2007 at 10:00 PM |
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oh look lets say $1500 -$2500
show us your gates
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bajachris88
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| posted on May 24th, 2007 at 10:10 PM |
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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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| posted on May 25th, 2007 at 06:49 AM |
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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
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| posted on May 25th, 2007 at 10:26 AM |
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Try Australian VW Performance centre in Lusher Rd Croydon. They do some really nice work.
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plnorris
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| posted on May 25th, 2007 at 11:20 AM |
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Thanks everyone. Unfortunately I missed out on a rag that was for sale.
Cheers, Paul N
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| posted on May 25th, 2007 at 02:36 PM |
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yes I know aussie VW performance has fitted one on Jenz58 car the other year
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| posted on May 25th, 2007 at 03:46 PM |
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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
show us your gates
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| posted on May 25th, 2007 at 06:45 PM |
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I would estimate fitted, painted and trimmed if owner supplies sunroof parts
Original VW Golde roof - $4000
Britax roof - $2000
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