79 Lebaron landau top replacement vinyl
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Jack Meoff
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I'd say your best bet is to find a good auto upholstery shop.
What they would charge? Not sure.
I'd guess $500 and up....that's based on a quote I got from a private guy to do my Fifth.
He was saying close to a grand but a Fifth is a lot more complicated.
What they would charge? Not sure.
I'd guess $500 and up....that's based on a quote I got from a private guy to do my Fifth.
He was saying close to a grand but a Fifth is a lot more complicated.
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Jack Meoff
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If you are looking for material to do it yourself you might find what you want at Legendary....
http://www.legendaryautointeriors.com
http://www.legendaryautointeriors.com
Slowly learning more, which brings up a question. It appears the 79 Lebaron coupe has triangular back windows, and the Landau option makes the windows rectangular. So, there is an insert that takes up that space. What is it made of, and how is it attached? Please educate me, thanks.
Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
Unless the beers are kicking in.....
The two door had the triangular window and the four door had the rectangular. Different sheetmetal in the rear/different glass.
I don't believe there's any filler panel like a Fifth rear window.
The two door had the triangular window and the four door had the rectangular. Different sheetmetal in the rear/different glass.
I don't believe there's any filler panel like a Fifth rear window.
Bump. Looking at the pictures of the car I am going to look at tomorrow, it appears it does have inserts as I can see what I think is the outline of them in the pictures, but I could be wrong. If anyone else can confirm one way or the other it will help me be better able to evaluate the C-pillars concerning rust or other issues. Thanks.
Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
Can you post the pics you're looking at?
Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
Okay now I see what you mean.
I thought you meant the rear windshield.
Those do look like inserts in the side.
I can't find anything in my Service manual that specifically points out a pad in there. If it's "puffed out" like a Fifth Ave roof there could be a fiberglass insert in there.....but I'm not totally sure.
I thought you meant the rear windshield.
Those do look like inserts in the side.
I can't find anything in my Service manual that specifically points out a pad in there. If it's "puffed out" like a Fifth Ave roof there could be a fiberglass insert in there.....but I'm not totally sure.
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Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
Supplementary......
After reading your posts on another board and re reading one here I see that you're enquiring about this because you're going to look at the car....you don't own it yet. My guess is it's reshaped with fiberglass or as mentioned elsewhere most likely ABS....A puffy texture would differentiate the two.
How can you tell what condition the C pillars are in without removal?
I don't think you could without pulling the side panels or removing the vinyl.....neither of which the seller will probably be willing to let you do.
Only indications of rust I could see looking for would be the telltale blistering around the parameters.....hope this helps.
After reading your posts on another board and re reading one here I see that you're enquiring about this because you're going to look at the car....you don't own it yet. My guess is it's reshaped with fiberglass or as mentioned elsewhere most likely ABS....A puffy texture would differentiate the two.
How can you tell what condition the C pillars are in without removal?
I don't think you could without pulling the side panels or removing the vinyl.....neither of which the seller will probably be willing to let you do.
Only indications of rust I could see looking for would be the telltale blistering around the parameters.....hope this helps.
Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
