biglg

I have an 89 gt convertible. The right convertible top latch has an issue. The “J” hook doesn’t swing forward on its own. It just hangs and you have to push it forward manually to get it to latch. I am not very mechanically inclined and I haven tried to take it apart as I might mess something else up. So before taking apart I thought I would ask if there was a way to fix this, or is it broke for good? Is there a spring, or part I need to buy to fix it? If so where can I buy it, can someone direct me to a picture, or part name and number so I can search pricing. Any help would be appreciated.

Secondly, my right rear seat belt retractor has an issue! I guess it would be the retractor spring cap came flying off and the spring shot out. I tried to manually put the spring back together, but I cant get it to work. It has to be coiled so tight and while trying to hold it and fasten the ends to the retractor it always springs lose before I get it in. Also, the majority of the spring coil wraps on one direction, then at the other end about 4-7 inches it looks like it coils the opposite way. Is this correct? How am I supposed to coil it, all one way? How can I get this fixed, is there a trick or technique to this? Does anyone have a retractor and belt for the right rear on my 89 convertible they want to sell?

One more thing. Will a rear hatchback or coupe seatbelt work in my 89 convt? Does it have to be an 87-89, or will a 90-93 work? Please let me know on seatbelt compatibility for the rear belts only. I know the fronts have to be 87-89 because the quarter panels were different in 90-93. But I cant think why 90-93 convt rear belts wouldn’t work, or why a couple hatchback from 87-93 wouldn’t work? Please confirm my assumption. Thanks.

ROTTITANK

Go to 50restro.com they got j hooks and handle on the site

Crump_4

thats "50resto.com

ROTTITANK

I know I keep on puting that damn 'R' in there

Crump_4

We forgive ya

90GTRagtop

I don't think any other body style has the same seat belt configuration as a convertible. I would expect a 90 convertible to be the same as your 89 since the only real difference I've noticed inside it that the 90 has an airbag.

My right side J hook sometimes needs a little push to go in properly. I've noticed that if I latch my left side first, the right side seems to do better. Make sure you get the J hook properly engaged or it will peel the covering of the catch. Like the others have said, 50Resto does seem to have a good variety of converible top parts. Do a site search using the word convertible and you'll find a lot of potenially useful items for future reference.

Bart Man

The only belts that will interchange with this is 1988 to 1989 and it has to come from a convertible. Good luck trying to find them! I've tried[:@]
You can try these sites for aftermarket belts.Replacement seat belts for Cars, Trucks, Vans, Jeeps, Classic Cars, Vintage, S, Seat Belts For Mustangs-Andover Restraints,Inc, Replacement Seatbelts, Seat Belts, Seat Belt Extenders, and Seatbelt Extension, Green Sales Company - Obsolete Ford parts, Lincoln, Mercury parts Green Sales