1983 Buick Regal Vinyl Top Removal And New Vinyl Top
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- 1983 Buick Regal Vinyl Top Removal And New Vinyl Top. This video is of a Vinyl top i Re-done on a 1983 Buick Regal. I show some steps of the process of the job. These arent all the steps so if you have questions ask below. Thanks for watching.
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great video .. how thick is the padding? i’m working on a installing top on a gbody
I believe it was 1/4 inch foam. I just basically used what was on there before. Thanks for watching and commenting
What fabric and padding did you use from Albrights? And how much material and has it held up well?
Used a marine grade viynl and closed cell foam.
Do you remove the part around the back glass to fold the vinyl under ? Thinking about doing mine myself on my 84 cutlass. Im preparing for paint as we speak and the back window trim is the only thing im not sure how to get the vinyl under and be stretched right. Sorry for my english i speak french. Thank you
I dont know if you saw my other video titled" Buick regal with a viynl top back window area explained " it might answer your questions
Hi...where did you get the foam that goes under vinyl?good job looks clean...
You can get the foam at any upholstery supply shop. It's called Landau foam. Thanks for the comment
Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you. Appreciate it
Looks hella nice bro 👌🏻💯 I got a 84 Regal and doesn't need new vinyl top for now I've seen worse but eventually it'll need a new one. It's still respectable for its age
Cool. Yeah they are good looking cars and still popular to this day.
@@66Gordo yes sir G Bodys are my favorite and my Dad had G Bodys before. Born and raised by G Bodys
Came out lookin good nice job 👍🏾
Hey thanks for the comment and checking out the video.
I recently had my vinyl top done, which it's done great but iffy about him tucking the vinyl under the trim on the sides. Before my trim was nicely firm on the body, now it's literally sitting ontop of the vinyl and you can see it sticking out. I wanted to ask if that's the proper way to have it? I hate how sloppy it looks.
You think he would have trimmed it down so it wouldn't be sticking out the side. You might want to check the clips on the trim and see if any are broke. They become brittle and he may have broken a couple while taken them off. That would make it not be secure completely. Just a thought. Thanks for watching and commenting
Yeah I was thinking that, on that note he did let me know that the corner trim clips did break. So he pretty much drilled them in to stay sturdy. I might just purchase a new set and install them in myself. Do you think I should slit the vinyl with a razor that way it cuts off literally at the trims so that the vinyl isn't under the trim?
Thank you Sir for sharing this with us I appreciate it
Yeah thanks for the comment and viewing my video. I appreciate it
Turned out great. I’m doing my quarter top on my 74 impala. What’s the good type of adhesive to use ??? Thx
Thanks. I use the Weldwood Landau top adhesive. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@66Gordo thx. I just went to Amazon and ordered some. Looking for the vinyl right now. I’m in Az, so it has to be durable.
Oh good. Yeah don't buy no cheap stuff
Good job. Where can I get the plastic clips from?
You can try and googling the year and make. It should pop up
Aye where do you get the materials too do this and the vinyl top jus one big piece or is it a part of a kit
You can get the vinyl at any upholstery supply store. Use marine grade so it can stand the weather and sun. This one is just one piece. Use the old one as a pattern when you take it off if you can
Trying to get the trim back on and I am confused as to how it attaches? Seems like the clips are super tight to the car ? I didn't take the stuff of so trying to get it back on is like foreign to me 🤣🤣🤣 is there a trick?
The trim should slide on the grooves of the clips.
How much material did u use I want to order some just wanna make sure the width and length is correct
I think I ordered 2 or 3 yards. It's one piece of material. No sewing on it.
What’s the name of that black piece that’s under the vinyl around the window after taking the vinyl off? Asking because I’m searching for one.
This car had black landau foam under the viynl when I took it of. The quarter windows had black sealant around them when they came out. Hope that answered your question
@@66Gordo thanks alot
how do you stretch it out and tuck the vinyl for the rear window
I put some heat on the vinyl with a heat gun to stretch it. Then tuck it
So you just apply your adhesive and stretch and tuck it behind the plastic on the rear window any tips like starting from the front starting from the back in the middle
Did u tuck the rear 1st? Or was that the last step?
do you know we’re i can get all the trim pieces for the vinyl top
I would try looking on ebay see if you could find someone selling a set of the trim. Thanks for watching and commenting
You did a excellent job 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you and thanks for watching and commenting.
Where did you purchase the vinyl? You did a nice job. And what did you replace the foam with?
I got the viynl from Albright and used closed cell foam. Thanks for watching and commenting
Dope!! Can you do my monte Carlo??
@@66Gordo was there a special place to buy the closed cell foam from
Hey Gordo, do you kno if all g bodys quarter windows are the same? Will a cutlass quarter window fit a regal?
I'm not sure on that. I don't wanna give you the wrong information.
@@66Gordo ok I'm trying to just convert my vinyl top to hard top but need hardtop quarter glass to make it work
@@dpk3144 look at pictures of each type of Gbody and you can clearly tell the cutlass quarter windows look nothing like a regal. The only Gbodies with the same shape quarter glass is a Monte Carlo and a Grand Prix depending on year.
beautiful work.
Thank you. Thanks for watching and commenting
Came out nice.... keep up the good work
Thanks. Thanks for watching and the nice comment.
How do i remove the plastic holding the top down around the back window without braking it
What glue did you use to glue the top down?
Weldwood contact adhesive is what I used. Thanks for watching, commenting, and supporting my channel
Can I still remove my vinyl top off without talking the side windows out?
The vinyl is tucked and glued down under those windows. If you're gonna replace the top it needs to be tucked back under there again. It's kind of a pain but it's the best way to do it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope it helped
Man you make that look so easy my top needs done on my 79 wish you were in pa
Lol. Thanks. It's some work but not bad. Yeah If I was out there I'd do it. Thanks for watching, commenting, and supporting my channel
@@66Gordo no problem thanks for making the video I actually just tore the vinyl top off my car just to see what it looked like underneath top came off easily but the sides didn't I'm gonna study your video and try to do it myself any suggestions
Yeah just clean it up real good underneath and try to keep that old one if it's in good shape for the pattern for the new one. Did you take out the side windows?
Do you recommend getting it painted before or after installing the new top?
I'd get it painted first but would make sure you check under the top for holes or rust. That way you can get it done while it's getting painted
My personal opinion
@@66Gordo thank you sir
bout to see whats under mine. thanks for the video bro
Cool. Hopefully it's all good under there. Thanks for watching
How do you remove vinyl top trips on top? I have a loose side one, the other side is fine
Did you mean the trim? On top? Usually you can slide it off or else pry one of the sides. Lots of times the plastic pieces holding the trim on may be brittle so becareful but you Usually end up breaking one or two. You can buy new ones though. Hopefully that helps
@@66Gordo yea on the top on the driver's side is lose while the other side tight. When I'm on freeway by the quarter window the trim it rattles and it wasn't like that before. How much clips should I buy or would I replace all of them?
I can't remember if they sell them single or by the set. You probably have a broken one under there causing it to be lose. I'd buy a few if they sell them individually just to have some extras
@@66Gordo thank you for sharing your knowledge bro 🙏🏻. I will buy a couple of them
Yeah no problem. Thanks for watching and commenting on my channel
How many yards you get
Where did you get your wheels & tires?
This isn't my car. I did the top only.
Nice work Og
Thanks!! Appreciate the comment
What part of Nebraska
Do you have a vid for redoing a whole top
No I don't at this time. Thanks for watching and commenting
looks difficutl. would it be easier for a novice upholstery guy to just grind it off bondo/prime and paint?
I guess if you are looking to remove the vinyl top it might be. It's is a little bit of work to do it but not real bad. Thanks for watching and commenting
If you mean to remove the vinyl roof and make it a hardtop, you need more then just grinding rivets off. You’ll need the rear window trim from a non vinyl roof car, quarter glass from non vinyl roof car, you’ll need to remove the rear glass and add rivets on the inside lip for plastic pieces that mount your hard top rear window trim. Plus fix all the imperfect seams that the factory didn’t make pretty. It’s a lot of work.
If I broke one of the corner pieces of the plastic vinyl trim is it fixable or am
I fucked lol
I'm not sure what piece you are talking about but if you can't fix it just Google it or look at ebay and see if you can get another piece. Or try a junkyard
How much did you charge for that job?
Where can I get the clips from?
You can google them and probably get them off Ebay or Amazon
What size foam did you use under the top?
I dont remember if it was 1/8 or 1/4 in foam.
Thanks I am literally in the same boat right now I will be redoing my top in canvas material but wanna have the stock padded look I'm on the look put for the right size dont wanna mess it up 🤔
You won't. Either will be fine.
Thanks man I appreciate it
Where u get foam from
You can get it from any auto upholstery shop. Thanks for the comment
I have an 81 Eldorado with a weathered landau top. Is this something I can replace myself?
Yeah you should be able to do it.
Looks good
Thank you. Appreciate the comment and view
Omg great video wish u were in Michigan I need my top done on my olds
Thanks for watching and commenting. I would definitely do it if I was closer
Nice work I am trying to do mine it's 84 Cutlass Supreme
Thanks. Cool. Just take your time. Western part of Nebraska
Wow beautiful 👍👍
Thanks. Appreciate the view and comment
@@66Gordo Welcome Brother 👍
Is the cloth top better then vinyl?
It's personal preference really.
@@66Gordo that’s true. But do you know the cons and pros for each?? I heard the cloth one lasts a lot longer.
Some people like the viynl cause it's easier to clean and repels elements somewhat better. It is harder to repair and will likely need replaced if it rips or tears though. Cloth absorbs dirt or other elements but can usually be repaired instead of replaced. Both usually last by how they are treated and the elements they are in. If they are taken care of and garaged they last awhile.
Mine needs to be done we're u located sir
I'm in Nebraska
How much do u charge….? I need my 87’ done.
I'm in Nebraska and I don't really make any quotes without seeing what I'm working on first.
Hey thanks for showing how you DIDN'T do that stretching. You probably sat around and drank beer while your homie did it, but you took all the credit!
Work smarter not harder. Lol thanks for watching, commenting, and supporting my channel
@@66GordoI dont care who did it I wanna know where and how much? I have a 90 el dorado touring coupe my lifted and ripped off on the highway. not sure if I should buy a new vinyl top or try to do it myself/ have someone else do it
I'd find a upholstery shop in your area. Ask them how much they'd charge then decide from there.
What is the cost on a job like this?
I believe that was $400
Depends i got quote from 500-1500 if u have material its cheaper u can get the vynil from joanns fabric
Liked the vid but i wish he woulda shown with detail step by step how to do it so i can do it on my own
I understand. I sometimes start taping. Then forget to restart it and end up missing parts. I'll try to remember when I video some others.
Where are you located?
Nebraska
whats you location i need this done lol
Hey I'm in Nebraska
Where you located?
I'm in Nebraska
@@66Gordo ok thanks
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👍🏼 gracias
That Buick looks nice my man. Wish it were for sale. Fellow north platte fan here
Yeah its a clean car. Thanks for watching and commenting.
83 cutlass 😲?!
It’s an 83 Buick Regal
You near tn
No im in Nebraska. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Damn i have an 85 gord crown vic needs new landau cover
Well damn if I was there I'd do it for ya. Lol
Thats all it needs and im trying to find someone who has the know how to do it without paying them ridiculous 100 bucks an hour fees
I see. Yeah labor is expensive but it's work, time consuming, and a skill. I hear ya though
A1 but that's a regal not a cutlass but dam good job
Yeah my bad. Thanks for watching and commenting
No one ever shows exactly how to remove the chrome and window!
Yeah I hear you. I would but alot of my videos it's just me filming and to hold the camera and do the work is pretty much impossible. Thanks for watching and commenting
It's a regal not a cutlas
Thanks for your comment and viewing
83 regal
Where can I find this too online, the clips and stuff. Just got it painted just looking for the rest of the body parts. 87 cut Dogg here
I'd good it or try ebay. They should pop up and they shouldn't be that expensive for the plastic clio
Cutlass uhh that’s regal
Yeah my mistake. Thanks. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Its regal not Cutlass
Thanks.