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I have just purchased a 1987 Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible

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I have to replace the top on the car and the guy that I got the car from had a brand new top still in the box. He gave it to me just wondering should I install it or should I get a pro to do it. Has anyone done it and how hard is it. Thanks
 
#2 ·
i have done it. it is pretty hard. but with some patience, anyone can do it. my local shop quoted me 800$ just for labor. so i went for it. i think if you can get it don at a shop for a reasonable price i would let them do it. i just dont see it worth 800$.

if you are gonna do it i recommend an air stapler. i picked one up at menards for 25$ and it came with all the different size staples i needed.

i also recommend buying the 20$ how to dvd that late model restoration sells.mand i would also watch it through 2 times before doing it so you understand well. after i watched it it, i set up a tv in the garage and used it for reference as i installed.
 
#3 ·
I talked to the local place today and the labor starts at 400 and goes up from there. So I think I am going to try it myself. Some one said I should join a local Mustang club and see if they could help with installing the top. Does anyone know of any clubs in the syracuse NY area? thanks
 
#12 ·
bluekswiss_04 said:
ill tryt to look for it, one of the guys in the other forums did the step-by-step not to long ago, it was really good, just throwing it out here, but i know the dvd would be a lot better, just trying to save you sum $$$
i understand. but this job is pretty advanced. so i wouldnt skimp. i would read online and watch the video. most normal restoration shops wont even do it.
 
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I have ordered the dvd and I have not found any step by step instructions on the net for the top. So now I am working on the top's hydrylic hoses and the motor now. Is it common there is very little how to on the net for convertible's I have not retored a car in 25 years and things are real different now I am having trouble finding a chilton shop manual. Thanks
 
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