How To Replace A Convertible Top

This is the quarter-deck retainer cable mentioned earlier, which is routed through our convertible top sleeve and bolted to the side bow. This secures the convertible top. It also enables bow segments to lie down as the top comes up.

Top material must be carefully stapled to the side and cross bows a little at a time because you're going to have to detach and readjust until the top is properly centered and tensioned.

The convertible top material is stapled to the bows as shown. Again, you're going to need to make adjustments, so don't fire a bunch of staples until you're sure the top works properly and is positioned correctly. Once proper fitment is confirmed, staple to secure the material, then roll the channels over to close up the stapling.

Trim pieces seal the staple channels. Install as shown to hide the staples.

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Weatherstrip AdjustmentOne thing you don't want is wind noise, even though you're going to get some in a classic Mustang convertible. Adjust the top weatherstripping along with the windows to get the best seal possible. This takes a lot of practice and freeway testing. Weatherstripping moves in and out, retained with flanged nuts as shown.