April 2006

Today I installed the targa top vinyl. Prior to this shot, I removed all of the trim chrome around the roll bar and all of the interior trim and back pad.

After removing everything, I completely cleaned the previous glue then taped the areas that aren't going to get the new glue.

Next, I sprayed the glue on the targa bar, then on the back sides of each vinyl. I waited about 3 minutes for the glue to set up, without drying out. Then, with some help, I installed the top piece, then the side pieces. You'll need to work quickly before the glue dries within 10 minutes.

It's important to press the vinyl into all of the corners. Next, I trimmed the pieces to fit underneath the chrome strips.

Finally, I installed all of the chrome trim pieces.

I still have to install the interior pieces, but I'm waiting for the new back pad that I just purchased.

These are the before and after photos of the changes to the interior. Here's the before looking from the passenger side.

This is the after shot. I've installed recovered seats, new carpet and the driver's arm rest.

This is the before shot of the driver's door. This car had no arm rest.

The after shot of the driver's door. I was able to find an arm rest. After cleaning up the mildew, it really looks good.

Here's the before shot from the driver's side.

Here's the after shot. I also installed a new center arm rest that hinges in the back. Also note the fire extinguisher in front of the passenger's seat for immediate use.

Here's the before shot of the badly cracked passenger side back pad where the seat belt rubbed.

This shows the after shot of the newly recovered seats, new back pad and new center arm rest.

Another before shot of the back pad, seats and the after-market (cheap) center tray without cushion.

The after shot.

This is the after shot of the passenger's arm rest. Evidently I didn't take a before shot because there was nothing to show.