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Old 03-31-2007, 05:06 AM
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Replace top on 89 Mustang GT convertible

Here is a question that I am asking without doing much research, but I found these forums and figured it would be a good place to ask.....
I own an 89 Mustang GT convertible that has sat in my backyard/driveway/garage for the last 5-6 years. I have recently got a renewed interest in restoring it and would like to bring it back to its glory days when I purchased it in 92. Getting a new paint job and interior is something I know I will probably have to pay for.

The convertible top needs to be replaced also, and I believe this is something I could do myself? Can anyone direct me where to find a replacement top and the steps needed to Do it yourself. I consider myself pretty handy, so if somone could provide some detailed instructions or where to find them I would like to attempt to change it myself.

Let me know where I need to start. Thanks.
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Re: Replace top on 89 Mustang GT convertible

This sounds like an awesome project cause the car has got some history to it in your family. I just read about someone selling mustang parts on here so you are in the right place. How is the condition of the car otherwise. Got any pics. I will let more qualified people answer the question on the top.
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Re: Replace top on 89 Mustang GT convertible

We to have a convertible. While researching for parts, 5.0 Resto seems to have the best deals on replacement tops. I've heard you can replace them yourself, but I've heard it's a major ordeal.
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Re: Replace top on 89 Mustang GT convertible

I will try to find some pictures of the car. It has probably been 7-8 years since I have taken a picture of the thing, and that was well before my digital camera! I will take a picture of it in its current state, and provide updated pictures as my project progresses.

GTChic: Is there a website for 5.0 Resto?
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Cool. They have the top on their site for $149.95. I am ordering it and I will try to install it myself. When it comes in I will give it a go and let you know how it works out. Thanks for the link.
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Awesome man :thumbsup: Let us know how it goes

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Cool. They have the top on their site for $149.95. I am ordering it and I will try to install it myself. When it comes in I will give it a go and let you know how it works out. Thanks for the link.
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