Need Some Help

G.T. Rags · February 9th, 2009, 11:23 PM

I recently purchased a frame and and top from a cobra to replace mine. I was wondering if anyone has ever attempted something like this on here, and if they have any tips for me.

So far all i really know is that i need to pull some molding before i can ever begin to figure out what needs to be un bolted in there. Any help would be appreciated, as this is my first attempt at something like this.

G.T. Rags · February 10th, 2009, 12:12 AM

beuller?

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 08:46 AM

Are the tops/assembly the same in a Cobra? I'm assuming yes, but just want to have confirmation...

G.T. Rags · February 10th, 2009, 08:53 AM

same exact thing....... the only reason i mentioned it's off a cobra is because it's an 03/04 cloth top that was taken off a terminator orginally, which is the more expensive, better material

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 09:04 AM

I'm jealous. I want the cloth top.

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 09:07 AM

After reading through this: How to Change Convertible Top on Ford Mustang | eHow.com

I would just say be sure to take your time. It's a job I wouldn't tackle but from the looks of that write up it just takes a great deal of patience. I also think maybe having a buddy help would be a great plus.

G.T. Rags · February 10th, 2009, 09:09 AM

i've already read that and i am doing it with a friend, but the issue is that only covors the first few steps, then veers off into replacing the material of the top itself, and not just entire frame and all

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by G.T. Rags

i've already read that and i am doing it with a friend, but the issue is that only covors the first few steps, then veers off into replacing the material of the top itself, and not just entire frame and all

Well I would think the frame would be the easier than putting the top on. The frame bolts right up, from what I've seen, and I'd leave the bolts hand tight. Then from there it's a matter of aligning the top with everything, i.e. the doors and body lines. It's a matter of tightening one side, loosening another then tightening another bolt, etc.

G.T. Rags · February 10th, 2009, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Lefty

Well I would think the frame would be the easier than putting the top on. The frame bolts right up, from what I've seen, and I'd leave the bolts hand tight. Then from there it's a matter of aligning the top with everything, i.e. the doors and body lines. It's a matter of tightening one side, loosening another then tightening another bolt, etc.

dude, tips like this is exactly what i'm looking for..... reps

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by G.T. Rags

dude, tips like this is exactly what i'm looking for..... reps

I just watched the one muscle car episode yesterday about how to put a top on a car. They brought a pro in and everything. Let me see if I can find it. It showed/explained a lot man!

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 03:24 PM

FOUND IT RAGS!!! Check this episode out man!

Powerblock TV: Muscle Car

G.T. Rags · February 10th, 2009, 03:25 PM

the dude i bought it from says it's about a 4 hour process to do the swap, that it took him less then 2 to actually pull the top off, and that everything lines up, i just need to make sure that everything it lines up, and not just placed and bolted down

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by G.T. Rags

the dude i bought it from says it's about a 4 hour process to do the swap, that it took him less then 2 to actually pull the top off, and that everything lines up, i just need to make sure that everything it lines up, and not just placed and bolted down

Yeah 4 hours sounds about right at MINIMUM. I'd give myself from mid morning til' like dinner time for the swap if I were to do it

G.T. Rags · February 10th, 2009, 03:28 PM

i need to see where the actuall frame and top unbolt......

G.T. Rags · February 10th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Lefty

Yeah 4 hours sounds about right at MINIMUM. I'd give myself from mid morning til' like dinner time for the swap if I were to do it

where starting at 6 thursday night and working into the morning

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by G.T. Rags

i need to see where the actuall frame and top unbolt......

Hold on a sec...

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by G.T. Rags

where starting at 6 thursday night and working into the morning

Sounds like a good plan

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 03:32 PM

Damn wish I could find a better pic. I circled where I think it would bolt up...

G.T. Rags · February 10th, 2009, 03:35 PM

that is a helpfull pic nonetheless, but i beleive the top also bolts in the back somewhere too

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by G.T. Rags

that is a helpfull pic nonetheless, but i beleive the top also bolts in the back somewhere too

I wouldn't doubt it. I'm still lookin' for ya man...

February 10th, 2009, 08:46 AM	#3
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,701 iTrader: 12 reviews	Are the tops/assembly the same in a Cobra? I'm assuming yes, but just want to have confirmation... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 10th, 2009, 09:04 AM	#5
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,701 iTrader: 12 reviews	I'm jealous. I want the cloth top. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 10th, 2009, 09:07 AM	#6
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,701 iTrader: 12 reviews	After reading through this: How to Change Convertible Top on Ford Mustang \| eHow.com I would just say be sure to take your time. It's a job I wouldn't tackle but from the looks of that write up it just takes a great deal of patience. I also think maybe having a buddy help would be a great plus. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 10th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#11
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,701 iTrader: 12 reviews	FOUND IT RAGS!!! Check this episode out man! Powerblock TV: Muscle Car __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 10th, 2009, 03:32 PM	#18
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,701 iTrader: 12 reviews	Damn wish I could find a better pic. I circled where I think it would bolt up... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

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