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This is a discussion on Vinyl Top within the Flair Birds [1964-1966] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; Hey guys, has anybody put their own landau vinyl top on? Is this something I can do myself? I can ...

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Hey guys, has anybody put their own landau vinyl top on? Is this something I can do myself? I can save about $100-150 by doing it myself. I am on a pretty tight budget, and i am pretty mechanically inclined. Tips? Tricks? Leave it to a professional?

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You didn't mention what year it is? 1964? 1965? 1966?
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sorry harley ... 66 also i read on another thread that you need to have the glass out ... glass is already out
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No problem !
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I have done it on 65's. Layed the top on the car and let the sun heat it up to get all the wrinkles out first. I used 3m vinyl top adhesive and went to work. The 2nd top I did by myself and although it was a bit easier with a second set of hands it came out even better. I didnt trim any excess untill after I was done.
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ok, sounds simple enough. How much excess do you leave into the window channel?
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