[kellyo]

any recommendations for replacing the top. located in NJ cost estimate?

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[ebarone968]

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/ctd/1467747000.html

They have been in my area for a long time and do alot of tops. I have not used them but It might be worth a visit to get an estimate. They do repair as well.

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[flash]

just for reference:

the original top was made by Robbins - they still make the top for this car - all others are replicas

the original canvas is Sonnenland German Weave (not Sonnendeck)

replacement cost should be about $1200-$1500 all in (R&R time is about 12 hrs)

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[Anchorman]

I had my top replaced about two years ago by someone in the Gladstone/Peapack area. A real craftsman, does a lot of restoration work for The Stable, Ltd. I believe he's now co-located with them. His name is Pete Maximillian, 1-973-425-1300. He probably hasn't done many 968s so if you tell him I sent you (black 968), he'll likely remember. IIRC, it was about $2,100 for the complete job, including some boot repair. Apparently Flash will do it for less, so if you can get him...

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[flash]

lol - not hardly - i won't even be doing my own - those are the prices from a number of shops i've contacted

none of that includes any cable replacement, bow service or boot repair - that's just to purchase and R&R and adjust the top

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[kellyo]

thanks anchorman. I spoke with Peter today, seems like a good guy. He remembers a 968 with a roll bar, if that was yours

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[Anchorman]

That was mine. His work was top-notch.

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[PorscheDude]

Try 944online. I think they have anice used top for sale.
They are parting an S2 cab, so lots of the unique cab parts are available.
The guys name is Ian, he's a pretty cool guy.

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