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Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic Region - USA (PA, DE, MD, DC, VA)' started by bfried, Sep 30, 2013.

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  1. bfried

    bfried Rookie

    Dec 13, 2009
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    Washington, D.C.
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    Brandon L. Fried
    #1 bfried, Sep 30, 2013
    Hi,

    My 1983 Mondial Cabriolet needs a new convertible top and I was hoping that someone could suggest a good source in the DC/MD/VA area.

    Thanks

    Brandon
     
  2. toggie

    toggie F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Nov 30, 2003
    19,036
    Virginia
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    Toggie (Ron)
    #2 toggie, Sep 30, 2013
    Not sure what your budget is for installing a new convertible top.

    Looks like you can buy a new cloth top for around $4k to $5k.
    Here's a link to the one for a Mondial QV from Ricambi America:
    Ferrari Mondial QV Parts : Table 125 - TOP - CABRIOLET

    I suspect someone like Competizione in MD can do the labor to fit it for you.
    I'd check with them and see if they have a better priced source for the cloth top and how much additional the labor will be to install it.
    .
     
  3. 8339

    8339 Karting

    Oct 17, 2006
    194
    Maryland
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    Richard
    #3 8339, Oct 1, 2013
    Brandon, do yourself a favor and have a shop that replaces convertible tops do the replacement. Convertible tops can be difficult to install, align and make operational without incident to the top material. I use a local shop that has performed installations for me for the last 7 years. Call Fred Cooney at Automotive Custom Care at 410-833-4840.

    Richard
    Radcliffe Motorcar Co.
     
  4. BillP00

    BillP00 Formula 3
    Owner

    Apr 23, 2007
    1,933
    Northern VA
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    Bill
    #4 BillP00, Oct 1, 2013
    Brandon,

    Welcome to FChat and Ferrari ownership. I'm afraid, I cannot be of much help here, except to confirm that you should follow Richard's ("8339") advice and give his contact a call.

    Please let us know your experience with whoever you decide to go with as we have several other Mondial owners in the Mid-Atlantic region (including me) and I'm sure we'd like to know how good these shops are.

    To change the subject a little, I own an '86 Mondial 3.2 Cabriolet and I would like to personally invite you to the Fairlakes Cars and Coffee which is held every Sunday in Fairlakes, VA. The address is:

    Starbucks @ Fairlakes Circle
    12599 Fair Lakes Circle
    Fairfax, VA 22033
    Time: 8:30 AM - 10 AM (or there abouts)

    It's located near the Kohl's and Dick's Sporting Goods stores. There's PLENTY of parking!!
    Let me know if you decide to go so I can be sure to be there to meet you.

    Bill P.
     
  5. Bobert

    Bobert Formula Junior

    Jan 17, 2004
    277
    Oak Hill VA
    #5 Bobert, Oct 2, 2013
    Hi: I use Lims Upholstery on Tyco Road in Vienna Virginia for all my convertable top and leather work on my cars. John Yoon is the manager and his prices are very fair and his quality is excellent. They have also opened up a second shop in Chantilly in buildings located behind Moore Cadillac.

    Bobert
     

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