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I'm trying to rebuild my gt however this is the first time I have done a Mustang or a convertible any pointers, tips or parts suppliers would be greatly appreciated
 
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That's cool. All the info is here, but you'll have to be a bit more specific to get people to respond.
 
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I'm looking for the driver side door switch for the window and the switch for the convertible top
 

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LMR sells window switches. You'll have to look and see if they sell the convertible top switch.
 
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LMR had the switch for the top thank you for the information. They claim that the window switch assembly has to be taken apart and replace the switches individually can anyone confirm this? It doesn't sound correct to me.
 

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They are telling the truth. I've had to replace a couple of window switches on my car. You have to pull the switch assembly out of the armrest and then you can take it apart. Its fairly straightforward. I'll check later and see if I have any pics of when I did mine.
 

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I dont have any pics but this video by LMR shows you everything you need to know about replacing a window switch.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhUaritp56A
 
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Those are not the same switches I have
 

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Just so we are clear I have never worked on a convertible or an 86. Im assuming that the replacement switch is this one from LMR.

Mustang Power Window or Door Lock Switch Black (79-86) E2ZZ-14529

This 1979-86 Mustang power window or door lock switch is a direct replacement for your Fox Body Mustang interior!
lmr.com

The switch appears to look a bit different, but if you look at how it connects it appears to be just like the newer, 87-93, style switch.
 
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That looks similar to what I am looking for and I appreciate your help I usually work on 70's model trucks and older
 

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It's all good! I hope you get it fixed. Pictures always help a lot!
 

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Post some pictures of this car. We love pictures here!
 
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This what I have at the moment the car is having a new top put on
 

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Looks nice. I really like the Halo headrest!
 

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Looks like a great specimen to begin with. Nice!
 
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It's not my normal project but I believe it was a good barn find 54000 original miles and still runs well needs mostly cosmetic repair
 
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Repeat1986 said:
It's not my normal project but I believe it was a good barn find 54000 original miles and still runs well needs mostly cosmetic repair
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I'm sorry 95000 miles original miles on the GT
 
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Making progress with the top got the new switch yesterday and installed today. Considering different paint colors? Not sure what would work best with the gray upholstery and black trim a dark silver metallic or white opinions?
 

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