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New convertible top for 1996 2+2

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Old 04-30-2013, 05:24 PM
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Looking on EBAY just now I saw a black top for sale from autotopsdirect. The price is $369.00. Have any of you had experience with this dealer or top.
I need a black replacement for my car but must be careful not to grab the first of cheapest top I find.
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Old 04-30-2013, 07:45 PM
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I just bought a top boot for my '95 and I'm very pleased. Go ahead and buy the top.
 
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Old 05-02-2013, 11:39 PM
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I bought my top from Auto Berry on eBay - got the top of the line German fabric. I just got the car back with the new top from the upholsterer (I had a local firm put it on) and it looks fantastic, plus I saved a LOT of money.

The upholsterer did say Jag tops are a major PITA - apparently the cable that secures them is very short and requires the top be stretched a bit to fit - took 3 guys and a day of stretching, then 3 guys to secure it.
 
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One suggestion - buy the replacement window seal from Jaguar directly. My upholstered told me there is a significant difference in fit and finish, but not in price, doing so as opposed to a universal replacement seal.
 
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Old 05-04-2013, 11:15 AM
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Have any of you handy guys installed the top yourself?
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