Top- Install Questions?

Big Bopper · 02-28-2002, 05:27 PM

I've got to put a new top on my GT. Does anybody have any tips on how to do this ?Should I take it to a shop and have it done?
I do have the time to do it at home, so time isn't a factor.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 02-28-2002, 10:14 PM

I installed one several years ago on an older LTD. It's a lot of work, but if you're good with your hands and can read the instructions, you'll wind up with a decent job. Be sure and put new pads on and get a quality top.

Be careful when pulling the old top and remove all the old staples. I bought an electric stapler, cause there are one heck of a lot of staples to install. It will probably take you almost two days to do it for the first time.

Big Bopper · 03-01-2002, 09:42 PM

I'm not replacing the fabric.... I'm replacing the WHOLE top mechanism,rag,framework,rams,lines everthing! all in one unit. Do you think that will make it easier? Oppossed to just the rag.

02-28-2002, 05:27 PM	#1
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Top- Install Questions? I've got to put a new top on my GT. Does anybody have any tips on how to do this ?Should I take it to a shop and have it done? I do have the time to do it at home, so time isn't a factor.

02-28-2002, 10:14 PM	#2
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	I installed one several years ago on an older LTD. It's a lot of work, but if you're good with your hands and can read the instructions, you'll wind up with a decent job. Be sure and put new pads on and get a quality top. Be careful when pulling the old top and remove all the old staples. I bought an electric stapler, cause there are one heck of a lot of staples to install. It will probably take you almost two days to do it for the first time. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

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03-01-2002, 09:42 PM	#3
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	I'm not replacing the fabric.... I'm replacing the WHOLE top mechanism,rag,framework,rams,lines everthing! all in one unit. Do you think that will make it easier? Oppossed to just the rag.