New Female member here with a question...

aalsmo · 08-23-2002, 02:51 PM

Hey all! I'm a girl in need of some advice. I'm restoring a 1984 Mustang Convertable GT and the top is in need of replacing. I've already taken everything apart and ordered the new top. How difficult is it to replace? Are there any suggestions, or any threads I can reference for directions on how to do this???? I'll post some pics on here soon..I've already got the car painted!!! The interior is completely taken apart and I'm redoing that as well. I'm having a Ford mechanic friend of my rebuild the engine and beef it up quite a bit. Please, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hammer · 08-23-2002, 03:58 PM

As much as I'd like to help.... I just don't know.....

Sending the question over to Windsor Power....

jimberg · 08-23-2002, 05:33 PM

Are we just talking about the fabric and back glass or the whole mechanism?

If it's just the top, I can send you the instructions from my 89 shop manual. I think all the tops are the same for Fox bodies. As far as tools go, you definitely need a 1/4" crown air stapler.

aalsmo · 08-24-2002, 08:21 AM

Could you please send that manual or a link to that manual (if it's online) to aalsmo@hotmail.com??? Thanks bunches!!

And it's just the fabric and glass, not the whole thing. That works just fine. I think I'm going to be needing some sort of weatherstrip goop to, at least that's what I've found from the old one.

Dark Knight · 08-24-2002, 06:28 PM

I had mine done... way to much work involved in doing it at home...

you might check the weatherstripping across the front of the top too... and replace it at the same time...

'84 converts are cool

Pearl GT40 306 · 08-24-2002, 06:36 PM

good to see a girl interested in, and working on a mustang. i have no info since i dont have a convertible but good luck.

aalsmo · 08-26-2002, 08:09 AM

Thanks anyways guys...JimBerg sent me some instructions, and i think I'll try using them. Appreciate all the help. I'll post a pic when I have it done!!!

Chevyguy · 08-26-2002, 02:15 PM

Replacing a convertible top is a daunting task even for an experienced mechanic. Most of us would tackle repairing or replacing the frame and or lifting mechanisim, then send the car to the upholstery shop to get the fabric replaced. Most of the finer points of installing the fabric falls under "art work" though if you feel you can do it, go for it, it always feels better when you did the work yourself.

aalsmo · 08-26-2002, 04:10 PM

Well, I'm a graphic artist & web designer by trade, so I should be artistic enough to do it I guess....

NewAge 5.0 · 08-27-2002, 12:56 PM

I think you can handle it.. my buddy did his at his house..

Best of Luck.

mysweetlx · 08-27-2002, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by aalsmo
Well, I'm a graphic artist & web designer by trade, so I should be artistic enough to do it I guess....

Oh, well that explains the hot woman in your avatar........must be computer generated!

aalsmo · 08-29-2002, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by mysweetlx: Quote:
Oh, well that explains the hot woman in your avatar........must be computer generated!

Ah, no, it's me but thanks for the compliment...I think. Ask Deuce, he's seen my other pics that I posted in another thread.

08-23-2002, 02:51 PM	#1
aalsmo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 12	New Female member here with a question... Hey all! I'm a girl in need of some advice. I'm restoring a 1984 Mustang Convertable GT and the top is in need of replacing. I've already taken everything apart and ordered the new top. How difficult is it to replace? Are there any suggestions, or any threads I can reference for directions on how to do this???? I'll post some pics on here soon..I've already got the car painted!!! The interior is completely taken apart and I'm redoing that as well. I'm having a Ford mechanic friend of my rebuild the engine and beef it up quite a bit. Please, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

08-23-2002, 03:58 PM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	As much as I'd like to help.... I just don't know..... Sending the question over to Windsor Power.... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

08-23-2002, 05:33 PM	#3
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Are we just talking about the fabric and back glass or the whole mechanism? If it's just the top, I can send you the instructions from my 89 shop manual. I think all the tops are the same for Fox bodies. As far as tools go, you definitely need a 1/4" crown air stapler. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

08-24-2002, 08:21 AM	#4
aalsmo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Thanks for the info, jimburg Could you please send that manual or a link to that manual (if it's online) to aalsmo@hotmail.com??? Thanks bunches!! And it's just the fabric and glass, not the whole thing. That works just fine. I think I'm going to be needing some sort of weatherstrip goop to, at least that's what I've found from the old one. __________________ 1984 Mustang Convertable GT - Restoration 1976 Chevrolet Corvette 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

08-24-2002, 06:36 PM	#6
Pearl GT40 306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lindenhurst NY Posts: 16	welcome good to see a girl interested in, and working on a mustang. i have no info since i dont have a convertible but good luck. __________________ 1992 Gt. 306 short block w/ forged TRW pistons, gt-40 irons, gt-40 upper and lower, B303 and 1.6's, Mac cold Air, March ram air, 70mm throttle body, 77mm mass air, kenny brown subframes, 4.10's(now 2.73's), world class t-5 w/ pro 5.0, bbk long tubes, flowmaster 40 series, 2.5" pipe with 3.5" tips cut through valence tastefully, no cats. 9.5:1

08-26-2002, 08:09 AM	#7
aalsmo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Thanks Thanks anyways guys...JimBerg sent me some instructions, and i think I'll try using them. Appreciate all the help. I'll post a pic when I have it done!!! __________________ 1984 Mustang Convertable GT - Restoration 1976 Chevrolet Corvette 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

08-26-2002, 02:15 PM	#8
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Replacing a convertible top is a daunting task even for an experienced mechanic. Most of us would tackle repairing or replacing the frame and or lifting mechanisim, then send the car to the upholstery shop to get the fabric replaced. Most of the finer points of installing the fabric falls under "art work" though if you feel you can do it, go for it, it always feels better when you did the work yourself. __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

08-26-2002, 04:10 PM	#9
aalsmo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 12	"Most of it falls under artwork" Well, I'm a graphic artist & web designer by trade, so I should be artistic enough to do it I guess.... __________________ 1984 Mustang Convertable GT - Restoration 1976 Chevrolet Corvette 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

08-27-2002, 12:56 PM	#10
NewAge 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Sanford NC USA Posts: 155	I think you can handle it.. my buddy did his at his house.. Best of Luck. __________________ 88 Hatch 10.60's @ 130 89 Hatch Not as fast but holds its own

08-29-2002, 09:56 AM	#12
aalsmo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Originally posted by mysweetlx: Quote: Oh, well that explains the hot woman in your avatar........must be computer generated! Ah, no, it's me but thanks for the compliment...I think. Ask Deuce, he's seen my other pics that I posted in another thread. __________________ 1984 Mustang Convertable GT - Restoration 1976 Chevrolet Corvette 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

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