I did my AMCO myself. It's not hard at all. The top cost me $130 at
the time. Screamin deal.
Mike
Andrew Mace wrote:
>
> On Wed, 5 Apr 2000, Kevin Rhodes wrote:
>
> > I am in need of a new top for my 77ish Spitfire. I have been quoted $300
> > labor only from a place in NH - this seems kind of steep to me! While I am
> > not sure it is a project I want to do myself, it just does not seem THAT
> > complicated an operation for someone who does it for a living. Does $300
> > seem reasonable?
>
> Could be reasonable, could be very high. If it's an AMCO top with the rear
> snaps preinstalled, then fitting the top to the header rail (really the
> only remaining task) shouldn't take more than 1-1.5 hours, give or take.
> If it's a Robbins top, where the installer gets to put on ALL the snaps,
> then it probably is closer to 4+ hours, give or take. (Someone who has
> done a number of tops and is familiar with Spitfires could probably cut
> the total time down somewhat.)
>
> I've installed both kinds and would recommend either without hesitation.
>
> --Andy
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