vert top replacement

Lethal5Oh · 03-21-2004, 10:41 PM

I called a company to have it done and they want 600, So im wondering if anyone has done it themselves and if so how hard is it to replace. On a sclae from 1 to 10. Is this something someone with allot of automotive knowledge can do? i know id have to get the window glued in by a shop. thanks

aar0s · 03-21-2004, 11:54 PM

a few years ago one of the mustang mags did an artical about changing your top and said that a pro should do it. 600 sounds kinda cheep, look in to the quality of the the top and rear glass. the cheepest i could find was 800 with the top rear glass and pads. just remember that it cost the same to install a P.O.S. top as it does to install a good one.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 03-22-2004, 08:22 AM

I replaced the top on a '72 LTD a few years back. Probably very similar to a Mustang. It's a lot of work, and can be done if you have reasonable mechanical skills and follow the instructions.

If you have the money, I would take it to a shop, cause it's very time consuming the first time.

Hozer 88GTConv · 03-22-2004, 09:29 AM

The only thing I can add is that several special tools are virtually required for decent top installation.
If you know some guys at a shop, maybe you can arrange to borrow some tools over a weekend.
If you want to know exactly what I am talking about, I can tell you what the Ford Repair Manual calls for with part numbers for the tools.
I don't think they are overly expensive.
I will second what has been already said in that this is one thing you don't want to have less than perfect.

RBatson · 03-23-2004, 02:21 PM

That is incredibly cheap! Is that just labor? If not then I'd ask them how much is the labor and if they guarantee thier work. If so then I'd order a good 10 yr top and have them install it. I paid over $800, if I remember correctly, about err.. 6-8 yrs ago. That was getting a deal from them because they were a customer of mine too. Most places wanted over $1200. I'd definitely make sure a good top was being installed.

03-21-2004, 10:41 PM	#1
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	vert top replacement I called a company to have it done and they want 600, So im wondering if anyone has done it themselves and if so how hard is it to replace. On a sclae from 1 to 10. Is this something someone with allot of automotive knowledge can do? i know id have to get the window glued in by a shop. thanks __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

03-21-2004, 11:54 PM	#2
aar0s Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 312	a few years ago one of the mustang mags did an artical about changing your top and said that a pro should do it. 600 sounds kinda cheep, look in to the quality of the the top and rear glass. the cheepest i could find was 800 with the top rear glass and pads. just remember that it cost the same to install a P.O.S. top as it does to install a good one. __________________ 88 gt convertable =-= cobra intake, accufab 65 mm tb headers alum underdrives steeda alum.lca's, springs, c/c plates kyb struts 230 hp to da wheels http://www.cybersteed.freeservers.com

03-22-2004, 08:22 AM	#3
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	I replaced the top on a '72 LTD a few years back. Probably very similar to a Mustang. It's a lot of work, and can be done if you have reasonable mechanical skills and follow the instructions. If you have the money, I would take it to a shop, cause it's very time consuming 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

03-22-2004, 09:29 AM	#4
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	vert top replacement The only thing I can add is that several special tools are virtually required for decent top installation. If you know some guys at a shop, maybe you can arrange to borrow some tools over a weekend. If you want to know exactly what I am talking about, I can tell you what the Ford Repair Manual calls for with part numbers for the tools. I don't think they are overly expensive. I will second what has been already said in that this is one thing you don't want to have less than perfect. __________________ 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

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03-23-2004, 02:21 PM	#5
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	That is incredibly cheap! Is that just labor? If not then I'd ask them how much is the labor and if they guarantee thier work. If so then I'd order a good 10 yr top and have them install it. I paid over $800, if I remember correctly, about err.. 6-8 yrs ago. That was getting a deal from them because they were a customer of mine too. Most places wanted over $1200. I'd definitely make sure a good top was being installed.