Okay vert friends...I need some help!
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...th-Voting-Poll
Okay vert friends...I need some help!
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...th-Voting-Poll
HAD
'82 GT monochromatic (red)...black cloth
HAVE
'85 GT vert two tone (white on charcoal)...white leather
'00 F350 two tone (white on silver)...gray cloth
'00 Excursion Limited two tone (white on tan)...tan leather...wifes ride
'08 Taurus Limited ice blue...tan leather...daughter ride
'08 Edge Limited white sand tri-coat metallic...tan leather...other daughters ride
Yepper.....
Scotty
1985 Fox Notch 4-banger Ranger tube header Eastwood Royal Blue
1988 Fox LX 5.0 AOD Vert BBK 170mph speedo Candy Apple Red
1999 Mustang Coupe V6 Auto Chrome Yellow -Daily Driver.
Past Pony's.....
68 Coupe Inline-6 3-Speed-Man. Primer
78 II Hatch 302 3-Speed-Auto Sunroof Black
81 4-Eye Coupe 4-Banger 4-Speed-Man. White
Thank you guys...some tough competition, and us few vert guys should stick together!
HAD
'82 GT monochromatic (red)...black cloth
HAVE
'85 GT vert two tone (white on charcoal)...white leather
'00 F350 two tone (white on silver)...gray cloth
'00 Excursion Limited two tone (white on tan)...tan leather...wifes ride
'08 Taurus Limited ice blue...tan leather...daughter ride
'08 Edge Limited white sand tri-coat metallic...tan leather...other daughters ride
You got it! And to be honest this month was tough vote for me, I know everyone who got nominated!! And I have a crazy soft spot for black Saleens and The shoe box Fairmont especially when it is stuffed full of mod motor., and of course my absolute love for Verts!!You made it easy by being the first one to ask for my vote ! So you got the vote! Good luck!!
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--86 GT vert.306,Powerdyne blown 7 psi, E303, ported E7s,MAF conv, BBK shorties n OR H, 3" Mac Pro Dumps, WC T5, 5 lug'd, 17" Bullitts, 3" cowlhood, SN95 Gt front brakes, 4.11s.
--Bill
How much trouble would it be to change the rear glass on a vert without changing the top?
My top was changed last summer. I regret no spending a few dollars more and getting defrost rear glass.
Anybody done this?
from my understanding ..when i had to replace the top on my gt350 my rear glass was fine including the bottom piece ..from what the installer told me its that piece and the glass it attaches to are the 1st thing they do when replacing the top .. so my guess is your going to have to re and re the top ..unless someone else chimes in. im not sure rear defrost glass was available in the fox vert s
dave
the movie twister..i lived it big cabin oklahoma summer of '73
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBXnM5-B1T4
current cars
1984 gt 350 vert. second owner
1986 lx 5.0 hatchback gone but not forgotten
Basically, to replace the rear glass section, you have to illiberal with the rear section of the top itself. Once you get everything involved and installed for the rear window, you just fold the top forward of the rear top bow and then replace the rear window section in reverse.
Check this article out for some helpful tips:
http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-t...nvertible-top/
Bryan
1983 Mustang GLX Convertible
I just think that verts don't do well in the polls, especially with an auto trans, and stock CFI.
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...mber+car+month
"Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone driving faster than you is a maniac."
George Carlin, Rest in peace
Rick
84 GT Convertible
68 Cougar XR7
14 Ford Explorer Limited
HAD
'82 GT monochromatic (red)...black cloth
HAVE
'85 GT vert two tone (white on charcoal)...white leather
'00 F350 two tone (white on silver)...gray cloth
'00 Excursion Limited two tone (white on tan)...tan leather...wifes ride
'08 Taurus Limited ice blue...tan leather...daughter ride
'08 Edge Limited white sand tri-coat metallic...tan leather...other daughters ride
I would not have changed my nomination for a moment. Also my vote was with your vert and while not a win, your car fared quite well against the competition. Maybe they should have a vert only month that way the cards are stacked evenly.
While I do not have a vert in the stable anymore, I still have a soft spot for them and follow along with the vert related issues as I plan to have one again.
Brock
1984 Mustang LX Convertible 3.8L V-6/Auto (SOLD)
1984 Mustang GT Hatchback 5.0 V-8/5 Speed
I'm an FEP Supporter and proud of it. Are you?
Scotty
1985 Fox Notch 4-banger Ranger tube header Eastwood Royal Blue
1988 Fox LX 5.0 AOD Vert BBK 170mph speedo Candy Apple Red
1999 Mustang Coupe V6 Auto Chrome Yellow -Daily Driver.
Past Pony's.....
68 Coupe Inline-6 3-Speed-Man. Primer
78 II Hatch 302 3-Speed-Auto Sunroof Black
81 4-Eye Coupe 4-Banger 4-Speed-Man. White
Brock, I understand and Thank You! When I went through the car 4-5 years ago I put it back so that it would be around another 25+ years...and we all know how that ends up with this hobby...we go over board! I don't put it in competitive car shows for that reason...I do show it, but just for fun. I would like to see it put in a calender or something one day but just happy with it being a relaxing date tool for my wife and I...
HAD
'82 GT monochromatic (red)...black cloth
HAVE
'85 GT vert two tone (white on charcoal)...white leather
'00 F350 two tone (white on silver)...gray cloth
'00 Excursion Limited two tone (white on tan)...tan leather...wifes ride
'08 Taurus Limited ice blue...tan leather...daughter ride
'08 Edge Limited white sand tri-coat metallic...tan leather...other daughters ride
I just had my top replaced for the second time during ownership. FWIW, the vinyl shrinks over time. I'm surprised the installer was able to use your original glass and surround. Nonetheless, on my 86 the glass unzips from the top (can't recall if it comes all the way out or just allows the glass to lay flat for loading surfboards or ladders). Might take a look to see if that is a way to replace the glass.
In any event, AFAIK these older verts didn't have defrost rear windows as an option. Not only would you need to get special order glass, but you'd have to run a harness (relays, etc.) and replace the in-dash controls with a unit with the defrost function (or put a universal switch somewhere). I thought about this as I prepared to have my top replaced, but decided against that in favor of canvas material. As you know, replacement can be expensive.
when I replaced my top last summer I did get brand new glass and was told the old glass wasn't reusable.
I am sure I can have a piece of glass custom made with rear defrost elements embedded and run the wiring and relay to the fusebox and install a universal switch under the dash.
Many years ago I had a 67 Camaro that had no rear defrost. At that time I bought an after market rear defrost kit that were glued onto the rear window and cured with a heat gun. It worked like a charm but didn't look stock. With this car I was hoping if I could get a piece of glass made for defrost then it would be easy to hide the wires and even the switch making it look almost stock.
My rear window does have a zipper and I thing it will flap but not remove completely.
Rear windows do unzip but they stay attached at the body. So they just fold down. Technically you are supposed to unzip them and fold them down before putting the top down. Especially if you have a glass back window. Supposed to relieve the stress on the top. Nobody ever does as the zippers tend to jam and rip way too easy. As for rear defrost. I have a customer with an all original 92 vert that has rear defrost. You could probably get that glass to work with our cars. May take some creativity but should be doable.
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--86 GT vert.306,Powerdyne blown 7 psi, E303, ported E7s,MAF conv, BBK shorties n OR H, 3" Mac Pro Dumps, WC T5, 5 lug'd, 17" Bullitts, 3" cowlhood, SN95 Gt front brakes, 4.11s.
--Bill
You would have to take all the trim off that holds the top to the body. So technically you will be disturbing the whole top. You won't have to remove the whole top but you will have to loosen where it is mounted to the body which would make reinstalling that side very difficult beings you would to restretch the top from the wrong end. I honestly wouldn't advise it but I am not an upholsterer either.
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--86 GT vert.306,Powerdyne blown 7 psi, E303, ported E7s,MAF conv, BBK shorties n OR H, 3" Mac Pro Dumps, WC T5, 5 lug'd, 17" Bullitts, 3" cowlhood, SN95 Gt front brakes, 4.11s.
--Bill
Scotty
1985 Fox Notch 4-banger Ranger tube header Eastwood Royal Blue
1988 Fox LX 5.0 AOD Vert BBK 170mph speedo Candy Apple Red
1999 Mustang Coupe V6 Auto Chrome Yellow -Daily Driver.
Past Pony's.....
68 Coupe Inline-6 3-Speed-Man. Primer
78 II Hatch 302 3-Speed-Auto Sunroof Black
81 4-Eye Coupe 4-Banger 4-Speed-Man. White
The convertible book says the window is to be left up, if it is glass, when the top is lowered.
Scotty
1985 Fox Notch 4-banger Ranger tube header Eastwood Royal Blue
1988 Fox LX 5.0 AOD Vert BBK 170mph speedo Candy Apple Red
1999 Mustang Coupe V6 Auto Chrome Yellow -Daily Driver.
Past Pony's.....
68 Coupe Inline-6 3-Speed-Man. Primer
78 II Hatch 302 3-Speed-Auto Sunroof Black
81 4-Eye Coupe 4-Banger 4-Speed-Man. White
--86 GT vert.306,Powerdyne blown 7 psi, E303, ported E7s,MAF conv, BBK shorties n OR H, 3" Mac Pro Dumps, WC T5, 5 lug'd, 17" Bullitts, 3" cowlhood, SN95 Gt front brakes, 4.11s.
--Bill
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