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'82 GT monochromatic (red)...black cloth
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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
What a cracker of a pic - that's what I call MASKING!
Regards
Gary
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
so an updates on my convertible top closing issues. I took it back to Automat yesterday. they kept it overnight and had to partially disassemble the thing to adjust it in the back. I was told it should close easier now. I didn't get to test it because I picked it up after hours and it looked like rain so I didn't want to chance taking the top down.
I will try it this weekend and will post back how it went. I big thanks to Automat for being pleasant and willing to take the car back in a year later with no hassles. A very professional place.
Yes, that sounds like a professional shop that you are dealing with there.
Let's hope that they have fixed it for you.
Post how it goes please.
Regards
Gary
That Is excellent news and good to read that they are such a great shop. Hope this solves the top problem. Look forward to hearing how it works.
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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
That is good news! It's hard to find a shop like that.
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
great thread.
just replaced my carpet but it seams lose around the hump area talked to the shop and they ask it was glued as i stood there with blank look on my face. the owner said they glue them . what carpet are must people using? i went with acc and not happy with fit but i did not get mass backed carpet ethere
2 has any one installed the canvas tops all the shop i talk to say thay are the best and easy to clean and maintain 1500.00 in stalled thanks love the verts
Nice vert!!!
I used the ACC carpet, had no problems. Even gave a review.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...r-Carpet-Black
I don't know anything about canvas tops, mine has vinyl. I think $1500 for replacement is fair if it includes new pads and glass window. Buy separate and have new cables installed as well.
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
Now, the rest of the moulding comes off, correct? How difficult is it to remove the door trim?
The moulding around the windshield?
The moulding on the doors... Are they adhered on? I have also read that they can shrink and get "wavy".
1985 Mustang GT convertible triple white
Stock survivor
I took my windshield surround off and had it powder coated:
83 Mustang GLX conv (in sonic blue)4.3/SC -coming soon! "Project Baby"
1988 Lincoln Town Car Limousine, Crafted by American Custom Coach Works- "Project Bertha"
proud member:
10 Hole Mafia
Anti-cowl club
Bent Six Bastards, lol
The windshield moulding has snap clips. There is a trim tool to get under the moulding and release those clips. Door trim along top of door is screwed or rivoted fast and may have a clip or two. Not sure what you mean on the rest of the door trim. A good investment is the Convertible Top repair manual. Had how disassemble all the trim, convertible top parts and even the windows. Very awesome resource. CJ Pony parts sells it, couple ebay stores carry it and I think Late Model Resto has it too. Best $25 I ever spent. Hope this helps.
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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
x2 on the vert manual.......http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...Top-Guide-Book
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
Ok vert guys. I am trying to go wider on my rear tires. I am running 245/50r17s on my 01 Bullit rims now. Thinking of going to 275/40r17s. Has anyone else done this size? Any clearance issues? I already have quad shocks off.
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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
Not sure, I'm on 15" turbines.....
Might have to roll the lip flat on the fender? and I've heard some cat back tail pipes can rub with a 275 on a 17". But then I've heard peeps running 275 on 17" and having no rub issues at all (quads gone only).
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
Quarter lips are rolled and running dumps so should have those two issues covered. Lol
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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
Hey vert guys. This is a great thread! I've had my top on for years, and it's still holding up well.
Lately, I've been having issues with water getting in the trunk. I have another thread going in the body shop section because I found out the leaking is related to the top and water drainage: http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...t-not-why-Pics
Before I go taking things apart or trying to modify the water drainage route, it would be immensely helpful if some of you could take some pictures of the channel around the back of the well and let me know how things drain on your cars (see linked thread). Specifically, do you get water in that channel and how does it drain? If the car is parked facing up an incline, does that channel just fill with water?
Pictures can be posted in my original thread or here if you think that's better. Thanks again.
1985 Mustang GT Convertible
Stock and original @ 213k, except for dynomax ultraflos.
That's a great price. I've changed out the cylinders myself on mine about 8 years ago, fairly simple job if you take your time.
I'll have look tomorrow (it's my day off...) but I don't think I've ever had water in that area on mine? Mine is an 88 but the 83-90 should all be the same. The 91-92 are different and the 93 differs from both.
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
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
Oh man thanks for those pictures!
I still don't understand how the water gets into the black tray. Do you have a hole in the back trough/channel there that lets it through? Where is this "main drain" you speak of?
1985 Mustang GT Convertible
Stock and original @ 213k, except for dynomax ultraflos.
From what I can tell the main drain area gets no water from the trough, it's behind the trough and drains the water that rolls off the back of the window.
If I can find the time I will remove the black plastic tray and see what's behind those things.
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
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