1983-1993 Foxbody Mustang Convertible Top Replacement Video *FULL HOW-TO*
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- I've been asked many times to make a video on swapping out the convertible top on your 1983-1993 Foxbody Mustang. Here is a video on how I did it myself with a KeeAuto Stayfast Canvas style top I got from #latemodelresto
It is extremely time consuming and takes a lot of patience. I would say the difficulty level is an 8/10. If you don't feel comfortable tackling this project after watching this video, leave it to the pros.
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Convertible Top: lmr.com/item/L...
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Glue: 3M Adhesive from any parts store
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I’m so pumped you’re doing this. I just got my little brother a 93 vert as his first car and it needs a top and a rear window. We’re going to redo the top ourselves
What happened?
Ood I hope that doesn't happen to me since my first car Is gonna be a foxbody
I’ve been debating on replacing my top on my own. With this video, I’m gonna do it myself!
Your channel is an asset to all of us. Thanks for all the great content.
Thanks for posting this video. Honestly, this is one of the jobs that I avoid because it can be so tedious. You did a great job and posted the info that will help a lot of regular guys get it done themselves. Nothing is worse than paying someone else to do a job just to be disappointed with the results.
Definitely a great install video! I appreciate the attention to detail and the explanations as you are making progress! The Stalker Vert is still my favorite Fox Convertible!
I usually watch a few videos before I subscribe. I've watched a few so far. Def subbed Man. In 98 when i turned 16 I was gonna buy a 85 Ttop GT. My Cousin overheard me telling my Dad I was gonna buy it. Well when I got off the school bus and was ready to go buy it my cousin pulled up in it! 😠 I never forgave him for that. I'm get another one just like it one day. Silver and Black.
Building a LS swapped c10 Squarebody rt now.
Thank you for this video. It provides a good understanding of what's involved and just maybe the inspiration to replace the top on my 88.
Thank you thank you thank you. The foxbody community needed this.
That black on black with the new top and stock black seats look great!
Hey man, thank you so much for this video, can’t wait to watch it and there are not a whole lot of detailed videos like this. Thank you again.
You're welcome!
Thanks!
Wow thank you sir! Beer fridge will be full this weekend
U are a life saver not even UA-cam originally had a video like this the only video that was around was on a DVD thank u❤
Could’ve used this a few months ago fighting it the whole way!!! Thanks man!!!!!
Great video. I did one probably 15yrs ago now my daughter has the car and its in need of a new top. Now i have a video to reference
I am not a convertible guy, but damn I love this car!
Canvas tops are the way to go, Ichanged a few sn95 cars I had and it was a pain, especially in a Michigan winter shrinkage
Love the vert content. Uhg I f**king hate jobs like this and just getting thru the vid was tedious...but what I'm saying is it's really important content...like the colonoscopy of Foxbody repairs. Someone should open up a vert top and heater core only repair shop.
Great video! I’m going to change my vert top this winter, I’m sure I’ll watch this video a few times for reference.
Nice you have a lot of space now inside your garage i think this is the first time seeing you working inside
Ears in the cap. Sweet.
I know EXACTLY why this took you longer than in previous installs... not ONE mention or evidence of Miller Lite made it to this video... Point being, beer makes things better... Nice install, looks pretty darn good!
Great point 🤣
Excellent video. I need to do my '88 GT.
Good job putting your new top on 💯 Now I’m pumped up to change my top on my 2001 cobra
I just completed the top on my 91 lx. It’s not bad, just tedious. My opinion is just take your time.
Hmmm...this is explained so well, I almost feel capable to try it myself...yikes. Not sure yet lol Thank you for the video!
I’m sure this will not be a highly viewed video but thank you so much for doing it. I watch the entire video. Felt like I was watching you work on my car. Black vinyl top on mine. Have all the same exact issues. Top still in good shape but it’s shrinking. Never knew that was why I could see all side area. My frame does not look good either and I would want to paint it. The components you resprayed black will need to be done on mine also. Even the underside of my top is dirty/stained like yours. I’m guessing I could install a headliner on my 91 ? Would probably be much easier than attempting to clean/prep/repaint a lot of the frame. By the way you did an outstanding job. Not something you want to do in a hurry. The new top looks great! You have motivated me to have someone else do it lol. I’ve never looked in the owners manual, Ford doesn’t recommend to unzip the rear window when putting the top down do they? I’m assuming it has the zipper just for install or to be serviceable in case the window was broken.
I had a headliner on my 90, yes you can get one installed on your 91 🤘
1992 feature car first to have a vert headliner!
Yep back in the day when I had one it had a headliner just like my 93 does
First top I ever installed was on my 92 feature.
Great video very well explained, I’ll do my 89 gt top now .. thanks again for making this video ..
I need those black and white door panels out of that crusty vert
That's interesting I didn't know my 92s top went l6 inches lower then older cars I thought theirs was just messed up.
I wish you had done it years ago, seven years ago I had to do this on my triple Desert Tan 88 down here in Australia, no info anywhere back then on doing it
great video but i was just wondering about the 2 pockets on the top do the rails go inside them because i noticed they are small or just folded and held by the 3 tiny screws?
Always wanted a good video on this.
I love those Borbet Type A😮
14:00 the 20 yr old you (and i) were smaller that the 40+ of today ... so it was roomier but today in 2023 it like some hot dog filling in a hot dog case back there
did you not staple the rear of the top to the last bow, and slide those aluminum listings through to screw to the center bows? I had to remove my headliner to do all of that. I no i left those listings out of mine one time and the center of the top swole up like a balloon at about 70mph ahahaha can't say that it really matters really, cuz it looks great man. Not an easy job to do if you've never done one before. Beautiful Fox!!!!
Yes i did.. was just hard to get it all in the video
I gotcha, I was thinking to myself......he had to of done that or it wouldn't have looked so good ahahaha. Great video and again one beautiful Fox.
Damn,that place is a like a Mustangs Aladins cave,lol
I've got an 89 mustang I have to do this too 😵💫 the top is so dry rotted I have tarps over it parked under a shed for now.
Mustang convertible tops are so easy to do.
Man…. Can I bring my 90 vert to you to have the new top put on? Looks fantastic.
Lol.. depends how much you'll pay
Haha I hear that. Thanks for the great videos Chris. You put out the best content!
I have an 89..vert thank you for info it's hard to find info on vert top installation 5.0 5 speed
it looked way ez trust me it is NOT ..did 1 on my 91 never again have a shop do it its not a fun job or ez job
I’m getting ready to install a white top with glass window on a red 88 GT for the first time and I’ve been searching for some insight and hopefully your video helps me. Do you have any pointers?
Hi having a problem with those corner bows how did you stretch and did you add material? Video was sped up couldn't really see
I would love to own a 86 mustang GT as well with TTops
2 part time jobs and 6k you can drive by next summer !
My top good. i just need to change the window out
Man I watch u all the time, and I’m learning so much, I actually have a 91 LX with a 331 stroker and I bought it with built motor and there’s a vibration the car has when it’s being driven, it’s believed to be the harmonic balancer but I need help, can u please do a video on 331, 347, strokers please?
Normally on a built motor they would replace balancer. You should be able to look at the harmonic balancer while the car is idling, does it look wobbly? If the car has a vibration while driven, it could be a number of things. Does it happen while driven in neutral?
Yea the balancer does look wobbly, I’ll have to get it checked out, it may solve my problem
If it's the original stock rubber type, definitely upgrade it. @@stanglife365
Man that Stalker vert is so damn nice! Could you tell me what wheels and dimensions you’re running? I have an 87 vert and I would love to run that wheel setup
I seen u used two way tape and spray glue can tell which ones you used ? Thanks
Remind me to never attempt this
LMAO 🤣
My vinyl top is getting too tight and is difficult to latch the roof unless it is very warm. Is there a way to loosen it or is there a vinyl treatment that helps it stretch a bit? I don't have the time to completey resto my '87 I have had since new
You mentioned something that I've somewhat have been pondering. I own a 89 vert. When I bought it the top was shot. You mentioned you swapped the top with the frame. I currently know where I can acquire an 86 vert for dirt cheap. Here's my question, can i take the top and frame assembly off the 86 and put it on my 89. Is it a direct bolt on or will there be issues
What size bolts are holding the rear glass in
Did u change the 1987 convertable top frame? I have a 89 and i want to put the 93 top i wondering if its compatible?
Hey TIP, what's the name of the song at 36 mins? It's a hit. I wanna midnight ride in my old fox and bumb it. Shazam couldn't figure it out.
Hi bud, love watching ur videos, very informative,,, how can I message you directly??
Website
Broo u couldn't have done this 6 months ago
Better late than never?
I have a 1987 convertible and I need to replace the mechanical frame or parts. Im not seeing that for sell on the internet. Anyone know who sells the frame or frame parts?
Only want a manual top miata
Can I get a coupe or a hatch back for 3k?
Have you ever had an issue where you’re opening the top and the rear glass gets pinched and shatters? Happen to me when I was testing the top on a newly purchased 93 vert
No sir... Something must have got caught
Happened to me once, thought I got shot when it popped and a piece nailed me in the neck LOL 🤣
Mine done that after the top had settled in. I done it in February outside and once spring came around I guess it started to loosen up in some areas that put the frame in a bind. Scared the shit out of me too! I've heard of towels being in the well where the glass lays and bust it. Gotta double check that trunk before you drop it for sure.
Do I see foxidized getting a top in the future? 😂
Do you have or know where ii could find a mustang just the body for a decent affordable price I want to own my first 1988 87 89 foxbody hatchback mustang GT
face book and be willing to travel a state or 2 away.. the going price just for a body now is like 2k ...
It's cool you're looking for a GT, my fav. Theres tons of 'em out there...at least where I live but I'll tell ya right now, pay now or pay more later. Get the absolute best you can afford. Go over them with a fine tooth comb and if all you can afford is a shitbox I'd wait and save.
Are those all your cars?
Yessir
Where did u get those rims ?
Secret
If its hard you svoid it
DUDE! IT WAS A GREAT INSTALL VIDEO, BUT YOU DID NOT COVER GOT TWO THINGS........THE INSIDE BOWS, AND THE ROOF LINING.......
Lol.. well if you can figure those out then you probably shouldn't be changing the top hahah
@@TheInfamousProject Well kind of lame if you are doing a video and not covering everything. Some of us are not an expert so we learn from people like you. You are asking for subscribers so at least make it worth wild to subscribe.
You talk too much
Cool.. find another channel with less information
I put that top on mine and haven't been too happy with it, it stays dirty looking from lint and dust.
Now you make this video after I already did my top and although I’m proud how it came out I was looking at little snippets and pics here and there 😒 I still enjoyed this vid though 🫡 lol