[luvme4thamoney0]

has anyone every changed there top due to like a tear or something is it something that can be done easily at home or does it have to be taking to a shop and cost alot of money to get one changed

 

[Nicole]

I am having to do the same thing.I ordered the top material,but am having someone else put it on.Getting it replaced came out cheaper that way.I got a discussion started at work about it and they all said that if they had not done one before don't.I'm sure other people have their opinions to.That's just how I decided to get mine done.

 

[dreamacre]

On the older convertibles, it was far easier to replace the top yourself. Today, most convertibles now have more complicated hardware and have headliners. I personally would have a shop (or the dealer) who specializes in convertible repair to do the work. Then if anything goes wrong, you have someone to hold accountable for it. For it is my guess you wont find anything wrong until it rains (or you wash your car), and that is a real bad time to find out there is something wrong with the installation.

 

[hotshot]

i plan on replacing my top at approx 10 years of life since my mustang sleeps outside in the elements. I cover her when i can but i can't do it as much as i would like to.

O well, its so worth dropping the top on a nice day :bigthumbsup:

 

[xxxxxxxxVintageV8]

A lot of people know how to wind a watch, but when it comes to replacing one of those little wheels, take it to a watchmaker. This way you can be relatively assured to get there on time.

 

[Gary Paul]

A lot of people know how to wind a watch, but when it comes to replacing one of those little wheels, take it to a watchmaker.

Apparently VintageV8 doesn't think you should perform the convertible top replacement yourself, but he does think you should watch.

 

[luvme4thamoney0]

ive got prices of almost 2grand on replacing it and they all want me to buy the top from them thats alot of money , a brand new top from for is on 500$ i just dont see it costing the other $1500 in changing it out it does cost that much in labor to replace the motor

 

[luvme4thamoney0]

ive got prices of almost 2000$ to change it out the new top from ford is only $500 i dont see the other $1500 in labor to change it out it doesnt cost that much to change a motor in labor

 

[old coot]

replacing 2005 mustang convertible top

Hi, according to this forum TSB 06-19-5 if you are still under warranty CHECK the top for wear holes. I did this to mine last week and Ford will replace mine at no charge. I have a 2006 convertible. So please check it out before you buy.:bigthumbsup

 

[luvme4thamoney0]

that would be great but out of warranty and plus its from hail storm

 

[old coot]

replacing 2005 mustang convertible top

Hi, what kind of insurance do you have?? Won't they cover it??