Questions on convertible rear panels removal, convertible hydraulic component replacement and convertible top replacement

manicmechanic007

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All of you lucky enough to have a convertible mustang need to watch (or own) this video

 

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They made us chassis guys get familiar with these
I / we used to just think "what a bugger" Body shop it is
However, If I had a vert I'd be adjusting my own

 

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What's the gist of the video? My vert leaks, one single drip at a time, onto the driver's side seat... I just put a towel there when it rains and it keeps the seat dry. I've been wondering if it needs adjustment somewhere or if it's just bad weatherstripping.

 

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Yes it is a leak diagnosis and adjustment to quit it video

 

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Pretty damn technical and pretty damn interesting
Probably quite fun to play with

 

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Never had the pleasure mucking with one of the tops
Us master tech students just had to watch the video over and over

 

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Good info, it looks like this video is actually available on Youtube.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nDesPoq41k

 

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I couldn't hear any sound but that video is another similar to the one I have
The one I have is just about the same, a bit more technical maybe

 

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The one I showed goes into the adjustments real heavy
And stresses doing it over and over to get it perfect
Because
When you make one adjustment it affects all the others

 

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Nice work. I always like to see tops done at home. Quite a way to save money. Two grand to put somewhere else

 

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Question y'all.... Sounds dumb,. But. What is the easiest way to get the rubber fill plug out of the reservoir section of the pump?

Both on my existing pump and the new one the full plugs are in very tight. I got the old one out with a screwdriver and lots of prying, but damaged the plug.

Can't imagine it should be this difficult? What am I doing wrong?

Thanks guys....

Progress being made.... Old pump and lines and cylinders are out and floor pan is cleaned up...

 

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Got the plug out, was a total B, lots of prying and wiggling and it came finally.

Got the top motor\pump, lines and cylinders in roughly. Have to tidy things up and put the motor in it's mount tomorrow... Top goes up and down and no leaks so far

 

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ChillPhatCat said:

As far as the top replacement goes, I watched a few Youtube videos and bought a top and an electric staple gun and knocked out the convertible top in about 10 hours all by myself. I have a couple vertical wrinkles in the sail panels, but it looks pretty decent. It was not an overly difficult or complicated task, it's all designed to come apart so that it can be replaced. I am betting that most people that do it themselves will get a couple wrinkles vs getting a professional replacement but it's good enough for me as I rarely drive it without the top down... and I never bought the car to be a show piece. I originally had a busted glass rear window, with the two-piece top and opted to go to a single piece with vinyl window... was blue originally as well which was just too much blue for me.

After top replacement. Hard to tell unless you get up close to it.

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Hey CPC, good afternoon,

I sent you a PM. I've all but decided to give the one piece top a go. I found one from an Ebay seller for $249 I believe with good reviews.

Thanks,
Greg