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    Has anyone had their original soft boot recovered by an upholsterer and if so, do you recall the price range? Did they remove the old fabric or cover over? What about having a totally NEW boot made (Bill Coates?)? Thinking of having ours redone with Medium Steel Blue fabric.

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    Hi Steve, no I did not have a complete boot made from scratch. The upholstery/convertible shop took the black top layer off and replaced it with the saddle material that I provided (about $80). cost from memory was the better part of $200..... The black top layer was intact and I was able to have snaps added and a new border which gave us a good looking black top which was able to be rolled up and took little space . Was able to (never should have done it) sell the black for $150-$175??? making this rather major modification rather inexpensive.

    Good luck.
    Bill Coates-Canfield, Ohio
    2003 -THE GREY GHOST- MSG, Saddle with Saddle dash kit, door panels, boot and visors

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    • #3
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      I had mine recovered. I don't remember the price. Just a suggestion, have it done in leather or quality vinyl, in the color of your choice. It's easier to keep clean and it blends with the car.

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        I wonder if EZ-on tops could provide you with a piece of material like was used on the blue soft top?
        02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
        02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
        03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
        03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
        04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
        04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
        04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
        04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
        05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
        05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
        05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82
        - 48&DC

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          Thanks, Ron. I will try them......I assume that is where you got your beautiful new Merlot top?

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            Originally posted by 65TBSTEVE View Post
            Thanks, Ron. I will try them......I assume that is where you got your beautiful new Merlot top?
            Yes it was and they had the steel blue top available.
            02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
            02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
            03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
            03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
            04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
            04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
            04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
            04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
            05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
            05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
            05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82
            - 48&DC

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              Steve,
              This is very timely. I too am thinking it is time to do something about our soft boot. I too am considering a. Medium Steel Blue colored material.

              Please keep me updated as you proceed & I will do the same.
              Mike

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                  I had mine done years ago. I think it was about $125. Covered over the black. Hardest part was finding red snaps.
                  Unbelivable TBN trips including ALL of the lower 48 States plus 9 Canadian Provinces, 8 European Countries, 3 Caribbean Countries, Countless National Parks and have attended well over 100 TBN Events since 2001 and counting. Best of all ... fabulous friends.

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                    David,. I have always admired both the color & workmanship of your car's soft top cover. What you did is what I would like to do with mine, but in medium steel blue.
                    Mike

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                    • #11
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                      Took my boot to an automotive upholstery place this morning to get a quote on recovering the boot. He just happened to have a bolt of Sunbrella fabric in stock that is a very close match to the blue top on our Medium Steel Blue and he is only charging me $120.00!!!! He will remove the factory black covering and cover with the new blue fabric. Will take pictures and try to post when I get it back. I am excited for this "new look"!

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                        Steve, please do post photos.
                        Mike

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                          Re: Recover Soft Boot??

                          Originally posted by 65TBSTEVE View Post
                          Took my boot to an automotive upholstery place this morning to get a quote on recovering the boot. He just happened to have a bolt of Sunbrella fabric in stock that is a very close match to the blue top on our Medium Steel Blue and he is only charging me $120.00!!!! He will remove the factory black covering and cover with the new blue fabric. Will take pictures and try to post when I get it back. I am excited for this "new look"!
                          Steve see post number two.
                          Bill Coates-Canfield, Ohio
                          2003 -THE GREY GHOST- MSG, Saddle with Saddle dash kit, door panels, boot and visors

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