Paint and Body 1985 gt vert

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85foxgt

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Hey guys just picked up an 85 vert gt and its my forst convertible amd 2nd foxbody.
Previous owner had the top replaced and im pretty sure they done a crap job.
I have to adjust the latches and thats the only info i can find on anything.
BUT i can fold the edge of the top above the doors up enough to look in and stick my fingers thru. How do i fix that?
And how do i know if its tight wnough? Winters coming so need a good seal. Granted pretty sure i need new weather stripping as well.
Im in eau claire wi if anyone happens to be local and sees this.
Thanks

 

Mark 7 LSC

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Post some pictures

 

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Of the issues?

 

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85ragtop

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That brings back memories. Mine had the black gt on it.

 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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85foxgt said:

Of the issues?

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Your car, favorite beverage, cute little panda bears beating the snot out of each other. Seriously though, what problems are you having?
I heard a rumor about an ill fitting top, is it true?

 

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LOL. You are correct sir.
The latches need to be adjusted IF i can find an allen the correct size BUT the other issues are were the door glass seals and the top otself above that. I can fold the top and stick my hands in there. I see there is a cable attached to a spring but there is 0 tension on said cables or springs. The top is brand new, no clue who installed it either

 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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#1 get a manual on convertible tops or google some instructions
#2 find a shop that does convertible tops and see how much it would cost to have it adjusted.

 

90sickfox

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There are cables ( one on each side ) that bolt the top firm above the door windows. They are screwed onto the frame behind the quarter windows. It's usually a spring on a screw that has cable attached. It runs from that frame ( you can see it from the back seat ) up through a channel in the top itself. The other end pokes through the windshield frame ( the end is covered by foam tape ). If you feel the outer edge of the top you should feel the cable.

Here's a pic...

This is from LMR

 

tsiemens

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your vert is just like mine and I'm going to be getting the top done after winter is over. I suspect doing this myself will probably result in similar headaches. I'll likely cough up the 2 grand at a local shop and be done with it.

 

90sickfox

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I do tops in VA. Shouldn't be 2k....more around 1k for vinyl and to 1500 for canvas. For 2k it should have a moon roof. Lol

Prices vary state to state....and country to country

 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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I was thinking that was a little stiff too but it's been a while, guess I better up the top budget on the cobra intake!
Is it possible to get that one adjusted? You did say it was new.

 

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you guys are right I will definitely price around.