My 79

Given the amount of area the top covers I decided the first major purchase for the car would be a new top. I looked around for about 2 weeks and just did not see how they could cost so much. I did find one that was for sale on e-bay for 200 so I took a chance and brought it. Come to me in exactly the condition described and with all the necessary parts. After checking around I realized that replacing it was a pretty simple process. To be honest has long has you follow the directions it's not hard at all. I did mine on a warm day about 80 degrees outside and I left it snug not really tight although I will probably redo the drivers side since I think it's too loose. I did not want it super tight since this is my second convertible and I remember how much of a pain it was to put the top up when it cooled off especially if you had put it down when it was warm. Once that was done I felt like it was a good investment since this would at least allow me to work on some of the interior in the winter time. Honestly I recommend that if you need a top and you feel comfortable with doing it than by all means do it yourself and use the money you would have paid someone else for another thing. I have found since being on here that there are a lot of people who will encourage you to fix things on your car yourself. The common opinion being if you do it you will better understand your car and I agree experience is a great teacher.