1983-1993 Foxbody Mustang Convertible Top Replacement Video FULL HOW-TO

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I've been asked many times to make a video on swapping out the convertible top on your 1983-1993 Foxbody Mustang. Here is a video on how I did it myself with a KeeAuto Stayfast Canvas style top I got from #latemodelresto
It is extremely time consuming and takes a lot of patience. I would say the difficulty level is an 8/10. If you don't feel comfortable tackling this project after watching this video, leave it to the pros.
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Convertible Top: lmr.com/item/LRS-2076T14SF-K/...
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@kbgt1523 8 месяцев назад

I’m so pumped you’re doing this. I just got my little brother a 93 vert as his first car and it needs a top and a rear window. We’re going to redo the top ourselves

@s70glt100 5 дней назад

What happened?

@jessemas27 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for posting this video. Honestly, this is one of the jobs that I avoid because it can be so tedious. You did a great job and posted the info that will help a lot of regular guys get it done themselves. Nothing is worse than paying someone else to do a job just to be disappointed with the results.

@J1Z06 8 месяцев назад

Your channel is an asset to all of us. Thanks for all the great content.

@Brockw15 8 месяцев назад

I’ve been debating on replacing my top on my own. With this video, I’m gonna do it myself!

@ogsuperflygarage 8 месяцев назад

Definitely a great install video! I appreciate the attention to detail and the explanations as you are making progress! The Stalker Vert is still my favorite Fox Convertible!

@tommydavis537 8 месяцев назад

Thank you thank you thank you. The foxbody community needed this.

@RedEyedPatriot 8 месяцев назад

I usually watch a few videos before I subscribe. I've watched a few so far. Def subbed Man. In 98 when i turned 16 I was gonna buy a 85 Ttop GT. My Cousin overheard me telling my Dad I was gonna buy it. Well when I got off the school bus and was ready to go buy it my cousin pulled up in it! 😠 I never forgave him for that. I'm get another one just like it one day. Silver and Black. Building a LS swapped c10 Squarebody rt now.

@TheEpmd40 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. It provides a good understanding of what's involved and just maybe the inspiration to replace the top on my 88.

@cjeffcoat2 8 месяцев назад

Hey man, thank you so much for this video, can’t wait to watch it and there are not a whole lot of detailed videos like this. Thank you again.

@TheInfamousProject 8 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@stephanmendoza86 8 месяцев назад

U are a life saver not even RU-vid originally had a video like this the only video that was around was on a DVD thank u❤

@malibusbc 8 месяцев назад

That black on black with the new top and stock black seats look great!

@s.k.8980 8 месяцев назад

Great video! I’m going to change my vert top this winter, I’m sure I’ll watch this video a few times for reference.

@JohnStephensOnline Месяц назад

Ears in the cap. Sweet.

@inspiredillbe8688 8 месяцев назад

Great video. I did one probably 15yrs ago now my daughter has the car and its in need of a new top. Now i have a video to reference

@three7950 8 месяцев назад

Could’ve used this a few months ago fighting it the whole way!!! Thanks man!!!!!

@stevebowcobrasvt8094 6 месяцев назад

Good job putting your new top on 💯 Now I’m pumped up to change my top on my 2001 cobra

@Lxmustang805 8 месяцев назад

Great video very well explained, I’ll do my 89 gt top now .. thanks again for making this video ..

@charlesenyeart5421 5 месяцев назад

I am not a convertible guy, but damn I love this car!

@COLDHRTDKILLA 8 месяцев назад

Always wanted a good video on this.

@DanEBoyd 8 месяцев назад

Excellent video. I need to do my '88 GT.

@djlb7358 8 месяцев назад

Nice you have a lot of space now inside your garage i think this is the first time seeing you working inside

@thomhagan8297 8 месяцев назад

Love the vert content. Uhg I f**king hate jobs like this and just getting thru the vid was tedious...but what I'm saying is it's really important content...like the colonoscopy of Foxbody repairs. Someone should open up a vert top and heater core only repair shop.

@gerryj8839 8 месяцев назад

I know EXACTLY why this took you longer than in previous installs... not ONE mention or evidence of Miller Lite made it to this video... Point being, beer makes things better... Nice install, looks pretty darn good!

@TheInfamousProject 8 месяцев назад

Great point 🤣

@nickjovanovski1345 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@TheInfamousProject 8 месяцев назад

Wow thank you sir! Beer fridge will be full this weekend

@BoomerangStang 8 месяцев назад

Hmmm...this is explained so well, I almost feel capable to try it myself...yikes. Not sure yet lol Thank you for the video!

@boosteroids 6 месяцев назад

I love those Borbet Type A😮

@gilbertserrano1373 8 месяцев назад

great video but i was just wondering about the 2 pockets on the top do the rails go inside them because i noticed they are small or just folded and held by the 3 tiny screws?

@elliottbutts153 8 месяцев назад

I’m sure this will not be a highly viewed video but thank you so much for doing it. I watch the entire video. Felt like I was watching you work on my car. Black vinyl top on mine. Have all the same exact issues. Top still in good shape but it’s shrinking. Never knew that was why I could see all side area. My frame does not look good either and I would want to paint it. The components you resprayed black will need to be done on mine also. Even the underside of my top is dirty/stained like yours. I’m guessing I could install a headliner on my 91 ? Would probably be much easier than attempting to clean/prep/repaint a lot of the frame. By the way you did an outstanding job. Not something you want to do in a hurry. The new top looks great! You have motivated me to have someone else do it lol. I’ve never looked in the owners manual, Ford doesn’t recommend to unzip the rear window when putting the top down do they? I’m assuming it has the zipper just for install or to be serviceable in case the window was broken.

@louisavello5390 8 месяцев назад

I had a headliner on my 90, yes you can get one installed on your 91 🤘

@justinheffernan1 8 месяцев назад

1992 feature car first to have a vert headliner!

@inspiredillbe8688 8 месяцев назад

Yep back in the day when I had one it had a headliner just like my 93 does

@ericlogan599 2 месяца назад

First top I ever installed was on my 92 feature.

@Dell92 8 месяцев назад

I just completed the top on my 91 lx. It’s not bad, just tedious. My opinion is just take your time.

@TheSalamikid 8 месяцев назад

Man that Stalker vert is so damn nice! Could you tell me what wheels and dimensions you’re running? I have an 87 vert and I would love to run that wheel setup

@travisvogtman3180 8 месяцев назад

You mentioned something that I've somewhat have been pondering. I own a 89 vert. When I bought it the top was shot. You mentioned you swapped the top with the frame. I currently know where I can acquire an 86 vert for dirt cheap. Here's my question, can i take the top and frame assembly off the 86 and put it on my 89. Is it a direct bolt on or will there be issues

@tracyriddle2010 4 дня назад

I’m getting ready to install a white top with glass window on a red 88 GT for the first time and I’ve been searching for some insight and hopefully your video helps me. Do you have any pointers?

@MACofallTRADES707 4 месяца назад

I seen u used two way tape and spray glue can tell which ones you used ? Thanks

@davidsuzukiispolpot 10 дней назад

My vinyl top is getting too tight and is difficult to latch the roof unless it is very warm. Is there a way to loosen it or is there a vinyl treatment that helps it stretch a bit? I don't have the time to completey resto my '87 I have had since new

@MACofallTRADES707 4 месяца назад

Did u change the 1987 convertable top frame? I have a 89 and i want to put the 93 top i wondering if its compatible?

@metcalfjmetcalfjamie2732 8 месяцев назад

I have an 89..vert thank you for info it's hard to find info on vert top installation 5.0 5 speed

@AwakeDude911 8 месяцев назад

it looked way ez trust me it is NOT ..did 1 on my 91 never again have a shop do it its not a fun job or ez job

@LairdVankmin 8 месяцев назад

Hey TIP, what's the name of the song at 36 mins? It's a hit. I wanna midnight ride in my old fox and bumb it. Shazam couldn't figure it out.

@nissanbrown6144 8 месяцев назад

Mustang convertible tops are so easy to do.

@rebeccaboone8843 Месяц назад

I've got an 89 mustang I have to do this too 😵‍💫 the top is so dry rotted I have tarps over it parked under a shed for now.

@robertprice9052 8 месяцев назад

I have a 1987 convertible and I need to replace the mechanical frame or parts. Im not seeing that for sell on the internet. Anyone know who sells the frame or frame parts?

@stanglife365 8 месяцев назад

Man I watch u all the time, and I’m learning so much, I actually have a 91 LX with a 331 stroker and I bought it with built motor and there’s a vibration the car has when it’s being driven, it’s believed to be the harmonic balancer but I need help, can u please do a video on 331, 347, strokers please?

@malibusbc 8 месяцев назад

Normally on a built motor they would replace balancer. You should be able to look at the harmonic balancer while the car is idling, does it look wobbly? If the car has a vibration while driven, it could be a number of things. Does it happen while driven in neutral?

@stanglife365 8 месяцев назад

Yea the balancer does look wobbly, I’ll have to get it checked out, it may solve my problem

@malibusbc 8 месяцев назад

If it's the original stock rubber type, definitely upgrade it. @@stanglife365

@ericlogan599 2 месяца назад

did you not staple the rear of the top to the last bow, and slide those aluminum listings through to screw to the center bows? I had to remove my headliner to do all of that. I no i left those listings out of mine one time and the center of the top swole up like a balloon at about 70mph ahahaha can't say that it really matters really, cuz it looks great man. Not an easy job to do if you've never done one before. Beautiful Fox!!!!

@TheInfamousProject 2 месяца назад

Yes i did.. was just hard to get it all in the video

@ericlogan599 2 месяца назад

I gotcha, I was thinking to myself......he had to of done that or it wouldn't have looked so good ahahaha. Great video and again one beautiful Fox.

@markdunn3067 8 месяцев назад

I would love to own a 86 mustang GT as well with TTops

@AwakeDude911 8 месяцев назад

2 part time jobs and 6k you can drive by next summer !

@red_fox_flareside 4 месяца назад

Man…. Can I bring my 90 vert to you to have the new top put on? Looks fantastic.

@TheInfamousProject 4 месяца назад

Lol.. depends how much you'll pay

@red_fox_flareside 4 месяца назад

Haha I hear that. Thanks for the great videos Chris. You put out the best content!

@AwakeDude911 8 месяцев назад

14:00 the 20 yr old you (and i) were smaller that the 40+ of today ... so it was roomier but today in 2023 it like some hot dog filling in a hot dog case back there

@kbgt1523 8 месяцев назад

Have you ever had an issue where you’re opening the top and the rear glass gets pinched and shatters? Happen to me when I was testing the top on a newly purchased 93 vert

@TheInfamousProject 8 месяцев назад

No sir... Something must have got caught

@louisavello5390 8 месяцев назад

Happened to me once, thought I got shot when it popped and a piece nailed me in the neck LOL 🤣

@ericlogan599 2 месяца назад

Mine done that after the top had settled in. I done it in February outside and once spring came around I guess it started to loosen up in some areas that put the frame in a bind. Scared the shit out of me too! I've heard of towels being in the well where the glass lays and bust it. Gotta double check that trunk before you drop it for sure.

@markdunn3067 8 месяцев назад

Do you have or know where ii could find a mustang just the body for a decent affordable price I want to own my first 1988 87 89 foxbody hatchback mustang GT

@AwakeDude911 8 месяцев назад

face book and be willing to travel a state or 2 away.. the going price just for a body now is like 2k ...

@thomhagan8297 8 месяцев назад

It's cool you're looking for a GT, my fav. Theres tons of 'em out there...at least where I live but I'll tell ya right now, pay now or pay more later. Get the absolute best you can afford. Go over them with a fine tooth comb and if all you can afford is a shitbox I'd wait and save.

@yahawahchosenone6712 3 месяца назад

Where did u get those rims ?

@TheInfamousProject 3 месяца назад

Secret

@yahawahchosenone6712 3 месяца назад

My top good. i just need to change the window out

@Harlemcars 8 месяцев назад

Remind me to never attempt this

@TheInfamousProject 8 месяцев назад

LMAO 🤣

@chrisgormally4988 8 месяцев назад

Do I see foxidized getting a top in the future? 😂

@s70glt100 5 дней назад

Are those all your cars?

@TheInfamousProject 5 дней назад

Yessir

@katieking6845 Месяц назад

Only want a manual top miata

@filthyfoxbody 8 месяцев назад

Broo u couldn't have done this 6 months ago

@TheInfamousProject 8 месяцев назад

Better late than never?

@katieking6845 Месяц назад

If its hard you svoid it

@norlandosaavedra9727 4 месяца назад

You talk too much

@TheInfamousProject 4 месяца назад

Cool.. find another channel with less information

@RedHammerBodyShop 8 месяцев назад

I put that top on mine and haven't been too happy with it, it stays dirty looking from lint and dust.

@djpitophp 8 месяцев назад

Now you make this video after I already did my top and although I’m proud how it came out I was looking at little snippets and pics here and there 😒 I still enjoyed this vid though 🫡 lol