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Top Replacement - 3/25/2007 3:32:06 AM   
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I just ordered a top for my 89 GT and Im going to be putting it on myself......What should I be ready for and how many hours will it take roughly....Thanks
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RE: Top Replacement - 3/25/2007 8:45:02 AM   
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Have you ever installed  a top before? Could not tell you how many hours it will take. I can tell you to take your time and dont rush it. They are a pain in ARSE.

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RE: Top Replacement - 3/25/2007 12:54:04 PM   
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Yeah thats what Ive heard....Your mustang's nice...thats what mine looks like...or is going to look like with the new black top...

Thanks

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RE: Top Replacement - 4/7/2007 10:03:00 PM   
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Let us know haow you make out. Post pics of the project as you go.


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RE: Top Replacement - 4/11/2007 7:46:34 AM   
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Let us all know how you make out! I'll be replacing mu top in a month or so cause it is TRASHED!!!!!

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RE: Top Replacement - 4/11/2007 6:00:48 PM   
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Yeah, best of luck to you, hope it goes well, and keep us updated.

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RE: Top Replacement - 4/11/2007 6:45:04 PM   
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Do you guys have installation instructions?  I've been told there are special tools required for the job?



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RE: Top Replacement - 4/30/2007 5:49:35 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: tony_shilling

I just ordered a top for my 89 GT and Im going to be putting it on myself......What should I be ready for and how many hours will it take roughly....Thanks


Have you gotten your top on yet? I'd like to see the photos and hear the war story. LOL

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RE: Top Replacement - 4/30/2007 6:05:46 PM   
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Yeah, how did it go. I post instructions on how to replace a top.

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RE: Top Replacement - 7/31/2007 1:26:28 AM   
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i wanna replace mine 2...,instructions..?

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RE: Top Replacement - 7/31/2007 8:52:46 AM   
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quote:

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i wanna replace mine 2...,instructions..?


I posted a write up. Here ya go, wish the mods would make this a sticky so it would not get lost.

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3114204/tm.htm

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