I got an '87 GT Convertible the other day (as some of you may know).....well the top is sucking hardcore. It seems that one of the rods is getting stuck and it won't go all the way down flat. Sometimes it doesnt go all the way up (like only one side will go and the other gets stuck).... then when i get the top up and latch it, the driver's side latch doesn't seem secure. So when I get going about 45-50 the top feels like it may come unlatched on the drivers side. It's been worn down a great deal. Any advice? HELP ASAP!!!!


AIM: babyadidaz

 

Yea, we have a 93 mustang 50 convertible and we just said to heck with it and bought a new convertible top(hydraulics, frame and everything)

 

Could be one or some or all of the following:

1. malfunctioning/failing hydraulic strut
2. improperly aligned top
3. binding joint (usually caused by misaligned top)


My '87 had the same symptoms, however the top didn't seem like it was going to lift off at speed. Unfortunately the top did rip off on I4 going about 90mph and it completely destroyed the top, hydraulics, lines, and the top structure. The front of the top bent back at the joints, making the car look like a targa equipped Mustang. Very expensive to fix...I think in the end we shelled out about $2000 doing some of the work ourselves.

My advice is get that car as quickly as you can to a top shop. Have them diagnos any problems with the hydraulic system and thoroughly check out the top structure to look for alignment, broken "ribs", and binding joints.

 

whoa...yeah i didn't want to look like a parachute!

Also- sluggishford- how expensive was the job for all that?

 

!!!!!! bump!!!!!!!!

Everytime i put the top up or down a bigger tear rips in it

 

c'mon don't you guys know ANYTHING!!! Ok ok ,,,,where is the nearest top shop?

 

in the phone book

 

wow you guys suck.

 

Wish I could help you out, but none of the ones in Tampa that I am aware of are worth a shit based on past experience and reputation.

 

Supralover, i didnt pay for it... my grandpas doing the resto im just there helpin with little things. My grandpa, for some reason, either doesnt remember the price or got it from a friend or something?? Sorry im in the dark as much as you are with the prices of these things.... sorry i couldnt help