How to replace convertible top on a 05-14 ford mustang
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- In this video i show you how to replace a convertible top in a ford mustang (2005-2014). honestly it's a daunting process for many people but remember if I can do it you can do it! replacing the top on your v6 or gt then I hope this video helps you out. If you enjoyed the video please leave a like, comment, share and subscribe. Thanks!
Tools and parts:
T20 socket
T25 socket
T30 socket
staple gun
3/8 stainless steel staples (Make sure to get stainless steel)
rivet gun
aluminum 1/8" x 1/2" rivets
razor blade
most importantly patience. if you get frustrated take a break relax then come back to it.
Top I used is from American muscle: www.americanmu...
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I don't know if you will see this. But I recently replaced the top on my 07 mustang with the help of your video. Your the only vid on Here with help for this type of procedure. After watching ur vid I saved myself about 1800 to 2000 dollars! The top didn't come out to bad either! Couple wrinkles but nothing major. I just wanted to let you know your video is still helping people to this day and I thank you for your help brother
that’s great news! I love to hear that. I always want to help as many as I can and I’m glad that it was able to help. It’s crazy how much you can save on this job. Have a good one and enjoy the new top! Thanks for watching!
How hard was it
@@jimallen-nx8hz 2 days 9 to 5 knocked it out in a weekend
Okay that's interesting. Did both of you guys have the indicator lines on where to staple on the back? Because my new top does not have any kind of chalk lines or indicator lines.
@@futuregamer5791 i had chalk lines as my indicator.
Le agradezco su video voy a cambiar la mia también le está entrando agua ami carro muchas gracias. Eres chingon para hacer las de los carros dios te bendiga 🙏
¡Me alegro de haber podido ayudar! Espero que lo mejor con él. Si puedo hacerlo, sé que tú también puedes hacerlo. ¡Gracias por ver!
Thank you sir!! Very valuable information!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Upload your video to American muscle. To get up to $200.... Great video I'm doing mine today
That’s a great idea! Good luck let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!
Do you recommend the ebay replacement?
Sorry never tried one off of eBay. Maybe someone else in the comments can help. Thanks for watching!
Where did you get the new top from ? Been trying to order one for my fiancé
I get my stuff usually from American muscle. Here’s the link to the exact one I got:
www.americanmuscle.com/opr-convertible-top-w-heated-glass-sailcloth-black-9404-convertible.html
I hope this helps. I know he’ll love it! Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie I believe i also saw tops on Amazon
I’ve had a new top stored for two years. With work and I thought I had no time to learn how to do it myself.
Now with my hours cut back due to inflation, this arms me with confidence that I can finish it on a weekend.
Thanks for the thorough yet simple instructions. I’m grateful. You are a junkyard scholar. And a gentleman, I’m sure.
Thank you. It really means a lot! I know times are crazy but I believe in you and you should send pictures once you’re done. Good luck! Thanks for watching
I am doing this exact project right now!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a 2010 in desperate need of a new top. I’ve been getting quotes and all have been about $2500. I can order the top for more like $500 and I think this video gave me the courage to do it. Thank you so much! I’ll comment again when it’s done.
Ya the cost for it is through the roof right now. But I believe in you and can’t wait to hear back once you completed it. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Remember if I can do it you can do it!
Did u ever finish it?
Amazon 500
I was quoted $2,400 today. Might just use this video and get it done cheaper! Thanks!
Ya it’s crazy how expensive they it is. I wish you the best of luck if you do do it, it’s really not too bad. But some words of advice when you go to pull the back out put foam all around the back side of your car to protect the paint. Do that and it should be good to go. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much. It had been so long since the last time me and my dad really do anything together, even though we live under the same roof. Obviously, this is the best video for my 05 Mustang, and I spent the whole afternoon removing the top and halfway installing the new one. My dad is the type of father that will never say he loves or is prouds of his son, but he shows it through his act. Frustratedly removing rivets, pulling up the frame, pulling each staple,... He got hurt in the process for me,...but through the whole afternoon, not even a complaint said. Your video isn't just helping me and others fix the convertible top, it also helps me and my dad have a chance to spend time together again. Thank you!!
That’s amazing! Truly I’m all about helping people but, this comment really brought me joy to know it could help to that extent. I wish you the best of luck and hey maybe you and him can tackle the steering wheel upgrade next (how to video on my channel. great upgrade). Anyways I hope you and your dad have many more experiences like this. Thanks for watching!
question - my top is stilll very tight i live in florida so it gets plenty warm here and the top is stilllll tight is there a way to adjust or lossen this toop up a bit-
Unfortunately other than resetting it I don’t know of another way. If you figure something out let me know. Thanks for watching!
good afternoon, sorry, I have a 2006 mustang and I'm having a hard time, the glass fell off and now the roof doesn't close 100%, it takes about 3 cm to get there, the levers near the windshield, which could be the tensioner, it won't let it. get to the end or what would be the problem
I hope you can help me since I haven't used my car for quite some time because no one in my city changes the hood.
Did you put the new one on already? It should be hard to pull down the first time putting it on. You leave it locked down for about a week in the sun and it’ll become easier. Now if it’s too tight you may have to pull it back off and give some slack. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Do you prefer to stay away from the 275-300 dollar tops
I look at these as one of those I’ll spend a little extra for the quality and more likely to be the right part. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Now Im pretty sure I can do it in one day or two, this vid is truly helpful!!
Btw do u know where can I buy it?
If I can do it you can do it! I’m glad I was able to help you though! Best of luck and let me know how it goes. I buy mine from American muscle usually. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video fr it’s crazy you did this all by yourself while recording that is really crazy your crazy and I like that honestly no way i do do that but seening you do it seem easy so im do it to honestly save me money in my pocket because these shops are changing 2k just to do this and I can honestly do it at home on my day off fr thank you 🙏
Haha I appreciate that! Ya it’s a real PITA to record while working but I’m glad I could help people. Ya the prices they’re charging is pretty crazy you can knock it out in a weekend. Good luck let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!
Can I fly u out to come fix mine
Haha sure!! Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
2005 mustang gt convertible 60k and my rear glass starting to coming off I will use this video ones I purchase a new top. Great video nice job and great patience doing the job!!!!!!! Thank you.
Where did you purchase your top?
Thank you! I work hard to help others out with it for sure. I get my top from American muscle usually. I also include in the description other things you’ll need too. Best of luck. Let me know how it turns out!
@@JunkyardJunkie thank you, I sure will
very good instructions. im getting the inspiration here to save $1000+ and install myself. thanks
Thanks! That all ways means a lot to be able to help someone out. I fully believe you can do it! Just make sure to give yourself enough time to do it. Good luck! Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie I wanted to ask some specifics on a couple of items I tried to catch notes on. For the size of staples to use I caught 3/8th inch. But what is the appropriate gauge? Don't want to be to thick or thin.. Also what size rivets will I need to put fill the holes when putting the new top on? I hope the rivets don't give me to much trouble.. Thanks in advance..
Thank you so much for this video! The local shops are charging me $2000-$1800 to get this job done. I’ll be ordering my top soon. D
Ya these shops are charging outrageous prices right now. If I can do it I know you can do it. Good luck! Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie Upholstery shops are dealing with inflation just like everyone else. And as the saying goes, you get what you pay for
I’m about to tackle this on my daughter’s Mustang. Thanks for such a thorough how-to vid. Wish us luck!
I’m glad I was able to help. Best of luck! Thanks for watching!
My 2006 ford mustang Gt convertible, my back window is shattered completely, and I have to replace the top, is it still gonna be this easy, or is gonna be a bit more complicated
I don’t want to say this job is easy haha but yes it’ll be the same as long as whatever shattered it didn’t hurt the glasses heating connector. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie thank you so much man it means a lot
So great full for your video but man what a pain in the ass.. I’m almost there been on it 12 hours. Can of worms.. scratch my qtr panel too.. with the bar raised up out.. but anyway thanks so much needed this video
Defiantly not the easiest job. But I’m glad I could help. Ya one thing I wish I could do is go back and show using foam pads to protect from accidentally scrapping the paint. Best of luck let me know how it turns out. Thanks for watching!
anyone know how to get all the small pc's and parts
In the description I put parts. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much, friend!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
We ordered a top but it was a cheap one and won't work so getting ready to order a nother one any recommendations who to buy one from greatly appreciated
I’d grab one from American muscle. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie I just ordered one from them this afternoon thanks for responding
Dude awesome video thank you so much
Thanks. Thanks for watching!
I have the same mustang same color 😂😂🤘🏽🐎🐎
Haha awesome! Thanks for watching!
It looks like you take off any screw you can see
Plenty of torx to take off. I hope my video was able to help you. Thanks for watching!
Great video... I'm about to order a top for a 05 GT, do you recommend American muscle? I'm trying to decide between vinyl or cloth...
Thanks! Yes I do recommend America muscle that’s where I got my top and they seem to make really good products. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Can you let me know where you got the new top?? Having trouble finding one within my budget
I got mine on American muscle. you’ll most likely have to spend about 500$. But better than taking to a shop for a 2000+ bill. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Do you need the stapling gun or can you just use a stapler
You can use a cheap stapler it’ll just be a pain in your hands but very doable. Thanks for watching!
Have you ever purchased one that didn't come with the reference line to staple down the back part
Yes, I don’t like those because then you just have to guesstimate the tension you need. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
I bought an oem top from Ford. And that's where I'm stuck at right now
@@lilhellrayzrSkillsline it with the old one you got and match it then you’re good
Thanks. This video gave me the confidence to do it myself. I am currently using a 2014 mustang convertible V6 as my daily driver for commute and errands year round, and the top is beginning to show its age. I believe I'll get another year out of it but definitely gonna start budgeting for a new top this fall/winter. I love learning new things and feeling the satisfaction of fixing a problem on my own. This is the only major downside of owning a rag top. But the fun and pleasure of driving down the freeway in the sunshine and wind blowing through your hair, definitely outweighs the expense of upkeep in my opinion. I purchased the car a year ago because it was a good price at the time and needed a car after my 2018 Ford Fusion was totaled in a wreck that wasn't my fault. My first convertible and I absolutely love it although I do miss the large trunk and back seating area that my fusion had.
I’m glad I was able to help! Ya maintenance is unfortunately the down side to them, but your right. The upside for our ways the downside. I love verts. Also that’s awesome you are going ahead and start saving. I know most people just wait till it’s gone then take another year to fix it. Anyways best of luck let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching.
How did you remove the rivets ?
You can drill the middle out. My favorite way it to take a chisel and just smack it and it’ll knock the head off. I believe I showed this in the video didn’t I? Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Exactly what I needed thank you so much! Keep up the amazing content
I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you and thanks for watching!
amazing work sir, curious which mustang year was this? the American muscle top seems to say the same top works for 2005-2014 which is strange as I thought 2010-2014 were redesigned models.
Any updates on it too? is it holding up or did you need to use the warranty on it. Sad my original top window is busted in, wished Ford built them better
Yes they work on 2005-2014. This one was a 2007 but it’s practically the same install on the old s197 and newer s197.
Yes still looks perfect American muscle makes a really good top. Ya ford really dropped the ball making these. The most common problem was the back window separating. Anyways hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
While I ended up losing about half my bolts in the fenders, (had to finish the job in the Home Depot Lot)
But despite all this, I got the job done- thanks to your video- many thanks! You’re a life saver
Haha well I do hate to hear that. But, I am glad to hear I could help you out! Good job! Thanks for watching!
Twill cloth vs sailcloth? What’s more durable and which one doesn’t fade as much?
I prefer sailcloth but you can always look more information online. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Wait so do I take off the t30 plz lmk asap u didn’t really specify and I’m mid project
Yes you do. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie thank you very much
What kinda staples
It’s in the description. 3/8 stainless steel. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
This is a great video! I thought it would be much harder but seeing how it seems relatively simple I’m gonna be ordering a new top soon and doing mine with a client of mine. Do you have any recommendations on which top to get? I’m seeing some on eBay for $200
Thanks! So for the most part if you have direction it’s not to bad. However I wouldn’t recommend getting cheap tops from eBay. I would buy something quality unless you want to potentially have to fight with getting the right tension. I usually go with American muscle around 600$. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
Looks like about as much fun as going to the dentist. Not looking forward to doing mine , but it must be done.
Thanks for sharing this video. 👍🏻 Subbed
Ya it isn’t too bad. But way better than all the shops charging 2k haha. Glad I could help. Best of luck! Thanks for watching!
hi we’re about to do this tomorrow is there any way you could give specific tools we need at lowe’s now i hope you see this soon thank you!!
Hey, if you look at my description, you see all of the tools and parts that I use. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Hey buddy thank you for video.. fixing to do mine. But I have to replace the header front panel in mine also.. it was broke when I bought the car. This should tons of fun lol
Glad I could help! Ya it’s gonna be a ton of fun 😂. But, I do hope you the best, you got this! Thanks for watching!
Have a 2013 mustang here. I think it's best I get this done before summer ends when I go back to college. I did 3M window weld on it about 4 years ago and lemme just say that is still going strong today, but I have a gaping hole dead center of the top (flex tape and flex seal to patch it at the moment).
Maybe it isn't so bad just need to find the time to have days where it doesnt rain. In the midwest it feels like it storms almost everyday out of nowhere, but man I have so many spots with Flex Seal. Water finds its way down the under part of the back seats and those spots where theres stitches all have little holes for water to get through. Pretty sure the top is from the factory so I am shocked it lasted this long in the midwest!
Haha I wish we got more rain where I’m at. But, ya it’s good to do knock it out and not let it ruin the interior. I hope you the best. Thanks for watching!
I wanna get a new top but in American Muscle is $800 but in EBay is $400 should I get the eBay one?like you think is worth it
Get American muscle. Big jobs are one time I do recommend getting quality product. A lot of people complained about not having lines and other problems. So that’s just my opinion. Hope this helps best of luck. Thanks for watching!
What is the “weather stripping” at the back of the convertible top. Where could I buy those parts? My mustang needs the black part all around the rear of the convertible top.
Here you go: www.cjponyparts.com/2006-mustang-weatherstrip/c/60200000/
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Do you Prefer Vinyl or soft top, and where would be your choice to buy you top at have a 09 Mustang thks and keep up the good work
I typically get the sail cloth tops. But it’s personal preference. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Oh my now I understand why they charge so much. Thank you for the video.
Haha ya it’s pretty labor intensive job. But well worth doing. Thanks for watching!
i was removing mine today and i removed what to seem to be a rivet. when i tried opening the convertible it stopped working. this rivet looked like it was holding down a ground cable. is there a ground cable running thru the convertible ?
Does yours have the heated glass? Where did you remove the rivet from?
Sheesh JJ.... This IS quite a job, isn't it?!? Very involved. I'm sure I could do it, but don't have the time or space. It might just be easier & cheaper for me to buy the entire top assembly, which is what I'm leaning towards now.
Haha ya it’s pretty labor intensive. But, I know you can do it if you get the time and space. Best of luck! Thanks for watching!
Would you happen to know where I could get a new well liner. I have the top but the well liner is real bad
You can just about any part online. But if you can’t you can always call your local dealership and they will be more than happy to order you a part. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video great information, AT 7.56 7.58 in the video there is a metal piece arm that is rusting any idea if that part is replaceable, mine rusted through and not allowing the window pillar to line up and close properly.
The easiest way to find out is to call your local ford dealership. Ask for the parts department, once you talk to them they’ll be able to let you know part numbers and everything else. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
what did you use for the medal little screws that you said “knock out with a punch”
The rivet? I thought I showed it but just take a chisel point it towards the head of the rivet give it one whack with a hammer and it pops the head off and comes out. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
recently in the process of installing the new top the tensioner cable ended up breaking and i can’t get to the bracket to uncrimp the old wire. is there any way i can repair the broken cable?
All be honest I’m not real sure. Personally I’d probably just jb weld it haha. Since it’s not under too much tension it should work. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
What an awesome video man! You explain the steps very well. This is a big job. It must be hard to do this with one hand, and other hand holding the camera!
Thank you that means a lot! Haha yes it’s a big job for sure. All of my videos usually wind up doubling the time it takes to do the job. But hey, as long as it helps someone it’s worth it. Good luck. Thanks for watching!
There was no way to fix the wire, did you just hide it inside??
Here’s replacements lmr.com/item/LRS-52806H/mustang-convertible-top-tension-cables-0513
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Some one selling this car for $2k. Rund great. Only thing the rear window damn near off
Then this is the perfect video for you haha. Good luck! Thanks for watching!
The top I've bought didn't come with the line what should I do???😢😢
Personally I’d send it back and grab one from American muscle. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
So how long did it actually take to do this can it be done in a day. I heard somewhere a guy said it took him 7 hours that's insane lol
It took me about half a day (but I’m recording. Which adds hours to everything I do). But it most certainly can be done in a day. But, I would recommend that you do it on a free weekend. That way your not stressing and can take your time. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Geeez, followed this, 100%. Came out perfect, however, after 2 weeks of trying, forcing, just cannot get the roof to close. Comes up, maybe 1.5 - 2 inches short. I've loosened all the mechanism and mountings, still, cannot get it to close. Day in hot summer sun, no luck. Thoughts?
I’m glad it was able to help! It is extremely tight right off that bat. I have to really put some muscle behind it. Once you get it closed and locked leave it locked for up to a week preferably in the heat. After that it’ll be easy to close. Hope this helps.
Thanks... but, no luck. 2 weeks+ of battling this thing. Heat, weights. The rear was fitted perfectly to the chalk lines. I've removed bolts now to the rear support frame, just to allow it to move forward a little, still cannot get the front close enough to align the pins and lock. @@JunkyardJunkie
Super weird. Then if you can’t get it down you may as much as I hate to say it, take it back apart and move it up a little bit. Thus giving it a bit more slack. Best of luck!
Awesome video. I have a stapler with staples that are 3/4" long and 1/8" wide. Would that work instead of the 3/8"?
Staples are cheap I would just use the one I suggested. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
I really need this done as my glass came off but it is more complicated than I thought. I need to be more confident that I know what I'm doing. Maybe if I watch this video and identify visually step by step. Hard to be poor. Lol.
I feel I walk you through it enough to help build your confidence. Being poor does suck. but that’s why I’ve learned so much like automotive, electronics, plumbing, building and etc. watch it and I’m sure you’ll be able to do it. It seems way more daunting than it really is. Good luck. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for uploading this! I’m doing this myself, but I got stuck on 8:10 & wherever you mentioned rivets, you just cut the video, and I can’t see how u take em off, (my first car project)
8:18 how do I take it off?
9:29 “two more right there” how do you take em off? And how do you install them back on?
On my convertible the straps are attached to the metal frame like yours, but they don’t look like rivets, more like circles with a very tiny hole in the middle,
Thank you sm
Ya I said you have to knock it out with a punch/chisel or drill it out. Rivets are one time use I took a chisel and broke the heads off on this one (it was hard to record on a time crunch). Then to put them back in all you have to do is get a rivet gun (30$ for handheld one.). All the tools and sizes you need is in the description. I hope this helps. If you need any other help feel free to ask. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie my fault bro, thanks that clears it up for me, I should be able to get through it now thanks for the help🙏🏻
All good bud. Good luck! Remember if I can do it you can do it.
@@JunkyardJunkie, getting the tools is the literal hardest part 🙄, it’s 12am been working on it since 10pm and I went from 8:54 to 13:54🙏🏻
@@JunkyardJunkie the new top was on by 4am, now I just need to install the rivets and secure it, just hope I installed everything right, the bottom of the top ripped, probably because it was too tight when I put the top down? Idk. But shouldn’t be much of an issue, almost done….
Did you need to use adhesive before putting the metal bar back on the front? I saw in another video by Meca that it was glued. Also you said to not let the tape come up with the top. Is that tape replaceable if it’s dried out or not sticky?
So yes adhesive is a great extra step. It’s not necessary. As for the tape I was always told when doing these to make sure it stayed down, so I’ll be honest I’m not sure. Anyways I hope this video helps. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your video, i got a top from ford but i have no chalk line, what do i do?
It should have some kind of marking or indicator. If it doesn’t then honestly I’m not sure I’ve never ordered them from the dealer. Let me know how it goes maybe this comment will help someone in the future. I’m glad the video can help you. Thank you for watching!
someone tried to enter my car through the convertible top and used some type of sharp blade to cut a decent size hole to reach their hand in it. should i try to get it repaired or go for this?
Honestly I’m not sure. Usually if they get a cut you’ll only be able to give it a temporary fix. So, personally I would most likely replace it depending how bad it is. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie okay thank you so much for responding if you don't mind. can you list all the tools you used please? would help a lot because i feel confident i can do it.
If you look in the description I have all the tools needed wrote down. Hope this helps! Remember if I can do it you can do it!
If I staple it, remove the staples and adjust it, will the old staple holes let water get in my car?
No they won’t as long as the holes don’t go above it. but you want to try your best to not have to readjust it. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Could you give an approximate anticipated time it would take a person who is pretty handy around a car, but hasn’t done a top before?
Of course this is just a guesstimate, but if you’re pretty handy with cars and feel confident with yourself, I feel you could get it done in a day. But I always suggest to give yourself a little extra time so your not rushing. So, set it up for a weekend you have nothing to do. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Hi is a same top for all this year?
Have a mustang 05 I wanna changed the top but I don't know if the top for 10 or most recently can put
So the top for 2005-2014 are the same. So no worries there. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Lets say I have two mustangs, would it be possible for me to take the good convertible off one mustang and switch it over to the other with the bad convertible?
Intresting question, but yes I have seen people do this. But two things to keep in mind it is a pretty big job so you don’t want to run into trouble. So first thing to consider is getting those two sections on top out of the channel they are in without damaging them. In my video I cut it from the convertible then pull them out the side (they slide easy). But I know personally can be a real PIA trying to get out of that channel normally without damaging them (if you damage it then you’re in trouble. Second problem which probably isn’t anywhere near is bad is how long will the donor last? Is it in good enough condition that it’s worth it? Personally given the choice I’d probably still save up and just get a new one. But that’s just my personal opinion.
Thanks for watching!
You showed everything but how to put the front piece in
Glad I could help. It was getting stormy so I wasn’t able to put it all back together on film. But you should be able to get it all back together going in reverse order. Thanks for watching!
Might just replace mines. I always going to remove it completely and just let it be a 24/7 convertible. But then no rain driving at all.
Let me know how it goes if you do. It’s not to bad of a job and it’ll help protect your car so I think it’s a great idea. Thanks for watching!
NIce job explaining the process, It's definitely in my wheel house. I'll order the new top and get it donel. much appreciated.
Thanks! I’m glad I’m able to help. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Do you have a video on installing the convertible top motor?
Unfortunately no it never needed it so didn’t have to make a video on it. Thanks for watching!
Hello. Thank you for the video. What quality fabric did they use for their roof? There is one around 300 or 600 bucks on eBay? Thx...
Hey it’s sailcloth but I would be carful going cheaper and getting from eBay. A lot of the time they have no marking and require you to manually line everything up because it may be a little longer than others, or a little shorter. Best of luck. Let me know how it turns out. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie I think it's very difficult to buy the right one because everything is produced in China. No matter where you buy it, almost the same is always offered, whether cheaper or more expensive. Where did they buy it? Thank you very much....
Very true most things are made at the same manufacturer, just rebranded. I bought mine from American muscle.
Bizarre my mustang has a plastic window… someone cut it with a knife so I have to replace mine here soon also…very helpful video
Some didn’t come with the heated glass window. Plus the plastic window ones I think are a tad cheaper. Thanks for watching!
very detailed video!! however my question is, what did you do in the areas where you had drill out the rivets, how did you reattach it back on?
I used a Milwaukee rivet gun to put new rivets in there. I believe I put everything in the description. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
ok, thank you@@JunkyardJunkie
Great video quick question tho what did you do about the rivets you drilled out
Thanks! I threw the ones I drilled out away. I’m guessing your wondering what I put back I used a river gun to put new ones in (all tools and stuff is listed in description). Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Can this be changed entirely to a hard top???
Anything’s possible with enough money patience and work. But, if your asking is there a reasonable way to do it the answers no not that I’m aware of. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
I hope you see this but mine does not have a chalk line to staple it back on the frame and I’m not sure you know where to staple it at. I bought a Twill material I’m not sure if that makes a difference.
Hey, any reputable company should come usually with a chalk line or some kind of indicator. Without any marking I’m not sure how you would line it up properly. Maybe someone else has more experience with it can comment on here and help you out. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie yeah I bought it off of American muscle and I’m just really confused on how to line it up. I got that far and now I’m stuck…..
That’s where I buy mine too. Message them and ask them about it. They may have some other identifier they used on yours.
Thanks for the great video. I've got to change mine and I believe I can use the video and do it now.
Thank you. If I can do it you can do it! Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
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Very helpful video but I don’t think I could do this on my own!
Also, I think you’re voice would be GREAT for ASMR videos!
I believe you could. Remember if I can do it you can do it!
Haha I may have to look into that.
Thanks for watching!
What happens if there is no chalk line?
Then you have to go off of tension. Which isn’t an easy thing to do if you’ve never done it before. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Great video! On my 2014 the headliner above the driver and passenger seat pulled away from the channel and have been looking for an example to see the issue with the top peeled back.
I’m glad it could help! Thanks for watching
Thank you for your video, you can do it, I can do it, and saves over thousand dollars
Absolutely anyone can do it! I’m glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
You took out some rivets did you use a rivet gun to put them back or how did you do that
Yes I used this m12 river gun MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOLS CORP 2550-22 M12 Rivet Tool Kit (2550-22) www.amazon.com/dp/B07BWPKWN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SWZQFV9NCTQWF4DXWJP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
But you can use a cheap hand powered river gun aswell it just take more effort. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!
Does anybody know if the weather strips on the rails need adhesive?
They do not, they fit in snug and hold. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for making this video. Much appreciated.
I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Did you end up replacing the rivets or what did you do for them?
Yes I just put new rivets in. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie Thank you!!!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie do you remember what size you used for the rivets?
They were 1/8 x 1/2
Where did you run the cable through
Where it came out of. Hope this helps thanks for watching!
What is the piece with the 6 screws called
Honestly I’m not sure what that piece is called. If you need a replacement you’d probably have to call ford directly and ask someone from the parts department. Wish I was more help. If you do find a part number or a name comment it here and I’ll pin it so it’ll stay at the top for others to see. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your help great video. Just what I needed
Glad it could help! Thanks for watching!
Here is the biggest problem I came across. The new top I purchased doesn't have any indicator line at the back to indicate as to where to line it up and staple. So now we are stuck trying to figure out exactly how much material needs to overlap that back bar. If we staple it too tight and need to undo the Staples then we will have exposed staple holes. We already stapled it too loose. That being said I think you're better off saving up money and having a upholstery shop do the work for you. This is not a standard backyard mechanic job.
That’s why I recommend getting it from somewhere reputable like American muscle. With out that it is a huge hassle. Saving up for a upholstery shop is a good idea if you can budget for it. I know some people can’t. Plus some people like to learn new things (I know I do). As for it not being a standard backyard mechanic job… ya I don’t think anyone’s going into it thinking it’s a easy job like tie rods or something. But, at the same time honestly it doesn’t require many tools and it’s not as bad as many people think. But I appreciate your input and hope you get yours figured out. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie yeah I pretty much took the plunge and just guesstimated how much overlap for the material at the back. came out good enough. Little bit of wrinkles on one side of the back.
That’s good for a guesstimation. Glad it turned out pretty good!
Did you try to use the previous top as a reference, then outline on the new top with a marker based on measurements?
@@shynethegod360 cut the old top up and tossed in trash. Had no idea it would be needed. I've got the new top on now after going back and re doing the staples but it's still slightly off and has wrinkles on one side. Would have been nice to have known to keep the old top before throwing it out hence why I was watching this TH-cam video for instructions.
Can you list the name of the tools you used? I don't have any of these tools and I'm trying to buy them.
Yes ma’am, it’s listed in the description but you’ll need
-rivet gun (handheld or for convince automatic one like Milwaukee’s)
- 1/8” x 1/2” rivets.
-staple gun with 3/8 stainless steel staples
-drill for any old rivets still in there
-pliers or something to pull old staples out.
-torx socket set I believe the only two sizes I need were T25 and T30 but I may have also used T20
- basic socket set
- razor blade
That’s really it I show everything I used in the video. I hope this helps. thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie thank you so much! My apologies I didn't see the description
All good no worries. Good luck!
What will happen if the staples aren’t stainless steel
Because they will rust and could even potentially fall apart releasing your top. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this ! I didn’t want to hassle with it . I might try to use window weld first glue window back first . I want to take the top loose and try glueing window first .
Understandably sometimes you can fix it like that. But it’s usually only a temp fix. Good luck! Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie I thought it over . Although it’s wasn’t a cake walk taking the top off ? I’ve decided to just replace it now that it’s off . I’ve ordered a replacement and should be done by min week . Thank you so much for your video
That’s the best move I think. Fix it right the first time and be done with it. Good luck with it let me know how it goes.
Do the new tops come with new glass?
Yes it comes with the glass installed. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Super useful! Thank you so much!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!