Miata Mailing List: October 1996, Message #0142
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   From: Gary Spray 

Subject: Re: Tops

   Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 19:19:22 -0500



At 03:05 PM 10/2/96 -0500, Danny Starks wrote:

>Hi,

> I have bought a 63k "92 black and tan Miata.

>I think I got a good deal ($9K) on the car but it has a small cut in 

>the rear window.  The window looks like it should be replaced 

>beacuse of age.  Where should I look in the Atlanta area for a 

>replacement for it.  Is this something I can do myself.



Say, that *was* a good deal. I had the rear window replaced (in Topeka,

Kansas) at a local vinyl repair place for $195. I would look in the yellow

pages for places that repair vinyl/convertible tops and call them to get an

estimate.



> Would the top have to be removed? 



I think so.



>How hard is that to do? 



It looked like it to me from the section in the "Mazda Miata Enthusiast's

Shop Manual" by Rod Granger.



>Should I buy a book?  Which book? 



Of *course*! See above. Granger's book is the best I've ever seen.



> On another note.. I would like to know where I could find a hardtop 

>for the car, as I will be driving it daily.  The Mazda dealer said it 

>would cost me $1800 or more.. that seems a bit much.  Anyone know 

>where I can geet good used one?  A red one would be Ok by me as I am 

>a Georgia Dawg anyway :)

>

It's a roadster! You don't NEED no STINKIN' hardtop! ;-)



Gary Spray

Topeka, Kansas

Crystal White '90 A

M Club #43



** WAX? I bought it to DRIVE! **













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