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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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looking at swapping to a black top... any ideas on how hard to do the swap is?
Old Nov 7, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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You're not gonna do it yourself.. unless you have hidden skills you haven't mentioned yet. Check the vert section of this forum for all kinds of info on Stang soft tops
Old Nov 7, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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yeah, i changed the top on my 94 by myself (with help from my stepdad). it was much harder than we were expecting. It took us like 3 days of working about 5-6 hours each day to get it on properly. All of the shops around here quoted around 7-800 for the top and install, and i found a whole top kit for like $350 online and didnt think it would be worth the extra 400 for the install, but i was wrong. i def wouldnt do another unless i was on a super tight budget.
Old Nov 9, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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wow that sucks i wasnt sure how hard the swap would be! it is tan now and i wanted to go black that sucks now lol o well looks like its staying tan
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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LOL! its really hard but i'm sure with patience and "hidden" skills, you'll be able to look at it one morning with a smile on your face, saying "hmmm. i did it!"
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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I DID MINE AND IT TOOK ABOUT 8 HOURS.HERE IS THE LINK FOR INSTALL http://www.ehow.com/how_4446394_chan...d-mustang.html
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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It's a little involved. If you're looking for a new top we sell them. Here's a link to that section for your application.

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Hey,

I visited local Mustang junkyard and managed to find and buy a used convertible top with frame for $150. The top is in very nice shape and fit my 93 Mustang very well.

Maybe that could be another option for you also.
Old Nov 15, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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hey guys thank you for the help ... my quote "hidden talents" would be my best friend is a mechanic haha so it will be a fun job and something nice for him to learn how to do... and help me figure out what i am doing ... so basically i am saying he is going to be a babysitter and i am going to fetch screws and nuts and bolts lol
Old Nov 15, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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not many screws, nuts, and bolts. its mostly staples... LOTS AND LOTS of staples. but if you have plenty of patience and a good set of instructions then you should be able to get it done. I just have very little patience, and we just had a vague set of instructions for replacing a typical convertible top, not for a specific car. my lack of patience much outweighs the cost of having someone else put one on if i ever need it again. but good luck. let us know how it turns out.
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