[96GTragTOP]

The ragtop on my 96 Gt is looking pretty rough. Have ordered a new top and some other parts for the top. Just curious if anyone has done this replacement or could offer some direction on were to get some quality info on procedure. I'm sure I can probably hammer my way through it but a nice set of instructions would be nice. None of the companies selling the tops offer any instructions. "For professional install only"!

Ford dealership as usual, no help at all! There's a Shocker!!

Any help appreciated.

[enorbit3]

try www.50resto.com or www.mustangsunlimited.com

[droptoppony]

Originally Posted by 96GTragTOP

The ragtop on my 96 Gt is looking pretty rough. Have ordered a new top and some other parts for the top. Just curious if anyone has done this replacement or could offer some direction on were to get some quality info on procedure. I'm sure I can probably hammer my way through it but a nice set of instructions would be nice. None of the companies selling the tops offer any instructions. "For professional install only"!

Ford dealership as usual, no help at all! There's a Shocker!!

Any help appreciated.

most ford dealerships don't do this in house, they sub it to a local upholstery shop because its not easy if you've never done it. I just had mine replaced and it came out to @ 700. about half was labor. This is one of those things like gears.....it may be better to let someone do it who has done it right before.

[GT02]

You might be able to get the info from the shop manual for the car. Here's the problem however, top replacement requires "fitting". When you put heads on an engine you torque them and you're done. There's no 2+2=4 when it comes to top replacement. Experience and "savy" are necessary to get a correctly fitting and functioning top. As stated before, the dealer doesn't do convertible tops. They are subbed to a car upholstery shop. I agree with the previous post. There are times when you have to pay a pro to do the job right.

[96GTragTOP]

I bought the top for $148. I cant find anyone who will do the job for less than $800.
I can screw up alot of tops for $800. The experience is what its all about anyway. Ive done several tops on MGB's and Triumph spitfires in years past. It Cant be that difficult.
But thanks for the encouragement.
Kidding

[Black Rein]

Originally Posted by 96GTragTOP

I bought the top for $148. I cant find anyone who will do the job for less than $800.
I can screw up alot of tops for $800. The experience is what its all about anyway. Ive done several tops on MGB's and Triumph spitfires in years past. It Cant be that difficult.
But thanks for the encouragement.
Kidding

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAA That's the way I feel.

[OhMomma]

I did mine (1997) last summer. Took me about 10 hours. It would have been quicker if I didn't redo it 8 times. You really have to install it and then close the top to check it -- their design to be installed on a jig. The big lesson I learned is to trust the manufactured marks on the rear window curtain -- first part you install. Also get a good stable gun and a good stable remover.