Has any one replaced convertible top ???
08-05-04, 10:14 AM
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Has any one replaced convertible top ???
i was just curious to see if anyone has replaced the convertible top on thier fc's i am getting ready to get one for my 88' and i am wondering if this is somthing i should attempt my self or if any one has done it and maybe some tips if someone has done it thanks in advance
oh yeah i looked in the faq's nothing on this subject unless i missed it
oh yeah i looked in the faq's nothing on this subject unless i missed it
08-05-04, 10:18 AM
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I have done a few. The instructions in the Mazda service manual are fairly complete. I've been buying my tops from A.A. Best ( http://aabestco.com/ ) I prefer their colth tops as they look nice and you don't have to worry about them becomming brittle.
08-05-04, 10:22 AM
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I did my sisters mustang top, if you have directoins it is fairly simple, time consuming your first time, but simple
iluvmyrx7.com i believe thats where you can find the Factory Service Manual
iluvmyrx7.com i believe thats where you can find the Factory Service Manual
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i looked real good at it .. and then i got a pro to do it ..
I'm figured i might cut the hole for the window to large or just pull it to hard when the top part is streched over the frame ....
/bo
I'm figured i might cut the hole for the window to large or just pull it to hard when the top part is streched over the frame ....
/bo
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I replaced my top on my 88 vert, it was a royal pain in the ***. It took me a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnngggg ggggggg time to do it. There is a metal strip/bar that runs inside the top around where it connects to the body of the car, mine was rusted to dust and I haven't been able to find a replacement.
It's not really that hard, just frustrating because you dont want to destroy your $300 top cuz you're a poor college kid.
There is a write-up on replacing the top floating around somewhere, but it's not on these forums. If you search around on here, someone linked to it...all I know is that it was on a purple 7 that had a v8 swap and the guy who did it was named Jason.
If you don't feel comfortable working on the top yourself, i'd suggest taking it to a professional (or someone who has done it before).
Also, my AA top didn't fit all that great, it was the vinyl top.
It's not really that hard, just frustrating because you dont want to destroy your $300 top cuz you're a poor college kid.
There is a write-up on replacing the top floating around somewhere, but it's not on these forums. If you search around on here, someone linked to it...all I know is that it was on a purple 7 that had a v8 swap and the guy who did it was named Jason.
If you don't feel comfortable working on the top yourself, i'd suggest taking it to a professional (or someone who has done it before).
Also, my AA top didn't fit all that great, it was the vinyl top.
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