Nile Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 It's time to replace the soft top on one of my TC's. I want a tan Hartz cloth top. For those of you upset that this was not a factory option, there is counseling available. A local shop which has done a nice job on some automotive reupholstery for me has quoted a price of $1,100 for the top and $400for labor. I am ok with the labor $, but the price for the top seems high. Since they would be willing to install a top I provide for $400 I'd appreciate suggestions. Thanks. - Nile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagato Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Hi Nile, I replaced my old sailcloth top with a tan Hartz on my V6 TC years ago. The Hartz top is expensive. I appreciated the look and feel much better than the original but you must use a good sealant on the top. It seems to stain easily. I used the Ragg Top products and we're pleased with them. My current 16 valve has an original sailcloth in A1 condition and I use the Ragg Top products with great results on that material. When and if I have to replace it I will go with the Hartz. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyone Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 options: https://www.convertibletopguys.com/convertible/1029/1987-91-Chrysler-Maserati-TC and https://www.topsonline.com/model/Convertible_Tops_And_Accessories/Chrysler/1987_thru_1991_Chrysler_Maserati_TC.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Blodgett Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Very informative information. Good to know and keep a copy of it in my T/C folder. Thanks Jim.📁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Shelbys Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 My car has a Haartz Stayfast canvas tan top on it that is dried out and tore the first time I put it up. Don't expect to get a new one any time soon. I ordered my new one on April 28th and I am still waiting for it. I am told that material delays are horrific right now. I am going to install it myself. I will take tons of pics and post a full play-by-play. If I ever get the new top. BTW, the price I was quoted just to install a top if I provided it was far higher than the total price you were quoted. Over $2K. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild bill Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) I recently went to an auto trim business, got a quote to sew a few inches in the back of a hartz black soft top, other wise in great shape. Of course i haven't had it up in 10 years. Just $800 dollars. I'm waiting. Edited August 3, 2021 by wild bill (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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