Convertible Top Replacement

96GTRagTop · April 18th, 2007, 08:16 PM

Has anyone been down this road before. I need to know how/if the back window comes out. Do I need to get a new top with a new window?

ujslost · April 18th, 2007, 09:34 PM

the local shop here told me that since i need a new back window i should get a top too because they have to take the top off just to put in the new back window and the labor would be nearly as much as a complete top. Personally I would like to tackle this project myself but I cant find any experienced guys to lend me advice. Plus I want to buy the new cloth tops that are offered instead of another vinyl top. The vinyl tops draw up with the heat from the sun.

96GTRagTop · April 27th, 2007, 11:41 AM

does anyone know how much a gt convertible weighs? Would be much appreciated.

HMUSN · April 27th, 2007, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by 96GTRagTop

does anyone know how much a gt convertible weighs? Would be much appreciated.

3554 pounds

96GTRagTop · April 27th, 2007, 12:38 PM

is that for the 99-04 or the 96-98. I'm looking for 96-98.

96GTRagTop · April 28th, 2007, 12:55 PM

so im going to assume thats for the 96-98. I always thought the hard-tops weighed 35 and the verts were skywards of 37.

KLance221 · April 28th, 2007, 02:49 PM

I did a whole conv. roof replacement a few months ago. I also had to replace the entire back window because the sides were all in bad shape, and wouldn't work with the new roofing. If you've got the money, a Canvas roof is better than the standard vinyl setup, lasts longer and give the car a richer more european look, I love it.

ujslost · April 28th, 2007, 04:45 PM

looks damn good to. i seen one exactly like my car at ffw with the cloth/canvas top I got a pic of it if needed

96GTRagTop · May 4th, 2007, 12:43 AM

Does anyone have any objections to a green mustang convertible with tan leather interior and a black top? I'm trying to get peoples opinions. I'm pretty sure my car is the same color as MustangMatt96GT.

MustangMatt96GT · May 4th, 2007, 12:46 AM

I think that that would look better than a white top!

96GTRagTop · May 4th, 2007, 12:49 AM

a white top with tan leather would look retarded. If i did that i deserve to be beaten with a wrench. Twice.

MustangMatt96GT · May 4th, 2007, 12:50 AM

yeah I think that the black will look best on the Deep Forest Green! I love our color! I wish the 99-04s had this color!

ujslost · May 4th, 2007, 01:02 AM

black or tan top either way but black FTW

97gtconv. · May 4th, 2007, 02:44 AM

there a two piece the top and the back part. i bought mine that comes with the glass and defroster in the rear from a ebay dealer for $300. got it installed professionally for i think $350 so i can have the 5 year warranty.

April 18th, 2007, 08:16 PM	#1
96GTRagTop I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 GT VERT PI at <3 Tell HMUSN he'll never catch me!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "How does this thing work?"*BOOM*"Holy shit!!!, i just killed Zip!!! Posts: 6,206	Convertible Top Replacement Has anyone been down this road before. I need to know how/if the back window comes out. Do I need to get a new top with a new window?

April 18th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#2
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,847	the local shop here told me that since i need a new back window i should get a top too because they have to take the top off just to put in the new back window and the labor would be nearly as much as a complete top. Personally I would like to tackle this project myself but I cant find any experienced guys to lend me advice. Plus I want to buy the new cloth tops that are offered instead of another vinyl top. The vinyl tops draw up with the heat from the sun. __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/vehicle-classifieds/86839-wtt-90-lx-hatch-red-black-north-alabama.html#post1394801

April 27th, 2007, 11:41 AM	#3
96GTRagTop I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 GT VERT PI at <3 Tell HMUSN he'll never catch me!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "How does this thing work?"*BOOM*"Holy shit!!!, i just killed Zip!!! Posts: 6,206	does anyone know how much a gt convertible weighs? Would be much appreciated. __________________ Don't thank us, Rep Us

April 27th, 2007, 12:38 PM	#5
96GTRagTop I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 GT VERT PI at <3 Tell HMUSN he'll never catch me!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "How does this thing work?"*BOOM*"Holy shit!!!, i just killed Zip!!! Posts: 6,206	is that for the 99-04 or the 96-98. I'm looking for 96-98. __________________ Don't thank us, Rep Us

April 28th, 2007, 12:55 PM	#6
96GTRagTop I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 GT VERT PI at <3 Tell HMUSN he'll never catch me!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "How does this thing work?"*BOOM*"Holy shit!!!, i just killed Zip!!! Posts: 6,206	so im going to assume thats for the 96-98. I always thought the hard-tops weighed 35 and the verts were skywards of 37. __________________ Don't thank us, Rep Us

April 28th, 2007, 02:49 PM	#7
KLance221 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5	I did a whole conv. roof replacement a few months ago. I also had to replace the entire back window because the sides were all in bad shape, and wouldn't work with the new roofing. If you've got the money, a Canvas roof is better than the standard vinyl setup, lasts longer and give the car a richer more european look, I love it.

April 28th, 2007, 04:45 PM	#8
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,847	looks damn good to. i seen one exactly like my car at ffw with the cloth/canvas top I got a pic of it if needed __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/vehicle-classifieds/86839-wtt-90-lx-hatch-red-black-north-alabama.html#post1394801

May 4th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#9
96GTRagTop I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 GT VERT PI at <3 Tell HMUSN he'll never catch me!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "How does this thing work?"*BOOM*"Holy shit!!!, i just killed Zip!!! Posts: 6,206	Does anyone have any objections to a green mustang convertible with tan leather interior and a black top? I'm trying to get peoples opinions. I'm pretty sure my car is the same color as MustangMatt96GT. __________________ Don't thank us, Rep Us

May 4th, 2007, 12:46 AM	#10
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.023@103.46 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,145	I think that that would look better than a white top! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

May 4th, 2007, 12:49 AM	#11
96GTRagTop I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 GT VERT PI at <3 Tell HMUSN he'll never catch me!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "How does this thing work?"*BOOM*"Holy shit!!!, i just killed Zip!!! Posts: 6,206	a white top with tan leather would look retarded. If i did that i deserve to be beaten with a wrench. Twice. __________________ Don't thank us, Rep Us

May 4th, 2007, 12:50 AM	#12
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.023@103.46 @ 5800 FT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 7,145	yeah I think that the black will look best on the Deep Forest Green! I love our color! I wish the 99-04s had this color! __________________ We expect shit to break, look foward to realizing exactly when it is happening, and than obsess about dropping plenty of cash to rebuild stronger, so we can try to run it hard as hell and break again. We are sick individuals.

May 4th, 2007, 01:02 AM	#13
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,847	black or tan top either way but black FTW __________________ http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/vehicle-classifieds/86839-wtt-90-lx-hatch-red-black-north-alabama.html#post1394801

May 4th, 2007, 02:44 AM	#14
97gtconv. Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX - Auburn PA Posts: 13	there a two piece the top and the back part. i bought mine that comes with the glass and defroster in the rear from a ebay dealer for $300. got it installed professionally for i think $350 so i can have the 5 year warranty. __________________ http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ason/Pic_6.jpg

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