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Install A New Convertible Top At Home

Torn top got you down? Cheer up when we show you how to . . .

By Jefferson Bryant, Photography by Jefferson Bryant
  • Install Convertible Top Soffseal Kit
    After the top was on, the weatherstripping was installed. The SoffSeal kit came complete with the plastic pins preinstalled in the rubber. They all lined up perfectly.
    Install Convertible Top Soffseal Kit
    After the top was on, the weatherstripping was installed. The SoffSeal kit came complete w
  • Install Convertible Top Glue Liner
    The well liner was glued down to the rear-seat backing tray, then the steel trim piece was reattached. We installed our well liner with the vinyl side down. A common mistake is leaving it vinyl side up. While it may look right at first, when you open the trunk you see the canvas and not the vinyl.
    Install Convertible Top Glue Liner
    The well liner was glued down to the rear-seat backing tray, then the steel trim piece was
  • Install Convertible Top Gm Abody
    GM A-body convertibles have a really nasty tendency to tear the tops on the sides near the rear hinges. This is because even properly installed pads will shift over, leaving a hinge exposed, which will snag the top every time. To add some extra protection, we used some cheapie carpet and wrapped each side hinge. Attached with a few zip ties, these flexible pads should keep the top safe and still allow the hinge to fully retract.
    Install Convertible Top Gm Abody
    GM A-body convertibles have a really nasty tendency to tear the tops on the sides near the
  • Install Convertible Top Let Top Dry
    The top needs to sit out in the sun for a day to let it stretch and break in. Redline Auto Sports recommends leaving the top up for about a month so it will maintain the correct shape.
    Install Convertible Top Let Top Dry
    The top needs to sit out in the sun for a day to let it stretch and break in. Redline Auto
SOURCES
Redline Auto Sports
Wilson
OK
Year One
PO Box 129
Tucker
GA  30085
800-932-7663
770-496-1949
www.nextgenparts.com/mustang
SoffSeal Inc.
By Jefferson Bryant
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