Convertible Top ? (Glass Curtain)

CONVGTMUSTANG · 03-22-2004, 04:48 PM

Unfortunately when I was replacing one of rams to the convertible top, I broke the rear glass curtain. I just got a new one and was wondering if anyone knows how to replace it. I'm new to the convertible top thing.

Hozer 88GTConv · 03-23-2004, 09:33 AM

To do it right, you have to unzip the old one and remove it with a sharp blade, but be very careful.
Then, you have to have a heating gun to seal the new curtain to the frame.
That might be worth taking to a pro to have them do it, they should only charge a few bucks for that. Obviously, you want that done right.

CONVGTMUSTANG · 03-23-2004, 10:35 AM

I actually have the whole rear curtain. The glass is already sealed into the material. I noticed that there are numerous wholes on the bottom of the material, just below the glass. Is it screwed into the rear of the car somewhere?

Hozer 88GTConv · 03-23-2004, 11:25 AM

I will look in the repair manual and get back to you.
If it is a complete curtain, you might be able to attach it with no probs.
Lemme look it up and get back to you later...

CONVGTMUSTANG · 03-23-2004, 01:06 PM

Well, I figured how to get the old curtain out and of course it is different from the new one. It will still work though. Now I just need to figure out how to install the new zipper. The old one is completely different from the new one supplied with curtian. How does zipper mount into the top?

CONVGTMUSTANG · 03-28-2004, 11:00 AM

Well, I have given up. I had to take part of the canopy apart to replace the glass curtain. When doing this, I discovered that I had to remove the old zipper/material that was stapled down to the frame. I was thinking no biggie, that I would just go out and buy a staple gun and some really small staples. I went everywhere and I couldn't find any staple guns that uses that small of staple. I think I purchased 3 staple guns that were close, but didn't work. So rather then deal with it anymore, I set up an appointment with a upholster place to have them do it. Hopefully they won't charge me an arm and a leg. It's already disassembled for them. What luck!!

03-22-2004, 04:48 PM	#1
CONVGTMUSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 38	Convertible Top ? (Glass Curtain) Unfortunately when I was replacing one of rams to the convertible top, I broke the rear glass curtain. I just got a new one and was wondering if anyone knows how to replace it. I'm new to the convertible top thing. __________________ Steve 1992 Mustang GT Convertible Rice Hater Member #325

03-23-2004, 09:33 AM	#2
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Heat seal To do it right, you have to unzip the old one and remove it with a sharp blade, but be very careful. Then, you have to have a heating gun to seal the new curtain to the frame. That might be worth taking to a pro to have them do it, they should only charge a few bucks for that. Obviously, you want that done right. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

03-23-2004, 10:35 AM	#3
CONVGTMUSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 38	I actually have the whole rear curtain. The glass is already sealed into the material. I noticed that there are numerous wholes on the bottom of the material, just below the glass. Is it screwed into the rear of the car somewhere? __________________ Steve 1992 Mustang GT Convertible Rice Hater Member #325

03-23-2004, 11:25 AM	#4
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	repair manual... I will look in the repair manual and get back to you. If it is a complete curtain, you might be able to attach it with no probs. Lemme look it up and get back to you later... __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

03-23-2004, 01:06 PM	#5
CONVGTMUSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 38	Well, I figured how to get the old curtain out and of course it is different from the new one. It will still work though. Now I just need to figure out how to install the new zipper. The old one is completely different from the new one supplied with curtian. How does zipper mount into the top? __________________ Steve 1992 Mustang GT Convertible Rice Hater Member #325

03-28-2004, 11:00 AM	#6
CONVGTMUSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 38	Well, I have given up. I had to take part of the canopy apart to replace the glass curtain. When doing this, I discovered that I had to remove the old zipper/material that was stapled down to the frame. I was thinking no biggie, that I would just go out and buy a staple gun and some really small staples. I went everywhere and I couldn't find any staple guns that uses that small of staple. I think I purchased 3 staple guns that were close, but didn't work. So rather then deal with it anymore, I set up an appointment with a upholster place to have them do it. Hopefully they won't charge me an arm and a leg. It's already disassembled for them. What luck!! __________________ Steve 1992 Mustang GT Convertible Rice Hater Member #325

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