flight96 14 Report post Posted October 26, 2012 Hello All !! Long time no see !! I haven't been doing much work on the ride for a while but I have been driving her ! So now that winter is here and the rains have started I thought it would be a good time to play some more. I am thinking about replacing the top on the vert. I did do a search but couldn't find much on this. I know Pakrat did his, but I couldn't find any thread... Mind you It may just be wine soaked brain syndrome...:lol:.. Anyhow, Is it a job a person can do on his own or would this be better left to a professional ?? Any info would be greatly appreciated !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pakrat 1,043 Report post Posted October 26, 2012 Correction, I had the intention of doing mine, I have everything in place to do so and still intend to but time is not on my side these days but it is on the books for this fall still since I have some extra time off coming to me. The process is laid out quite simply in the Mustang restoration handbook and even includes a pattern to cut a jig out of plywood and line up all the bows correctly. The only thread I had on it which may yield some helpful info I always find by searching for the word "crown" because I specifically remember asking what type of staples I needed to use in it. http://www.1969stang.com/mustang/forum/showthread.php?t=5481&highlight=crown Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flight96 14 Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Thanks ! I did find the thread with the staples.... So I am not totally crazy...Well at least no one can prove it anyway ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted October 29, 2012 As mentioned in Pakrat's thread, I did mine by myself and it came out good. Patience is the key. I'd recommend doing it in a warm place, the top's easier to work with warm and it won't sag in the hot summer sun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flight96 14 Report post Posted December 19, 2012 Im thinking that this may be a job for someone who knows what their doing ? I have many other small jobs I need to do to keep me busy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
70mstang 11 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 I did mine back in the 90s and it came out okay .. what you'd expect from a noob. I had my latest installed for me and have to say it's a lot better than when I did it myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
