Mustang KEE Auto Top Convertible Top With Plastic Window One-Piece Vinyl 1994-2004 Installation
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Bill shows you how to install a KEE Auto Top One-Piece Vinyl Convertible Top with a Plastic Window on your 1994-2004 Mustang.
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Absolutely American made, this KEE Auto Top Convertible Top is for the 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 or 2004 Mustang. Owning a Mustang convertible can be great, especially on nice summer days. But one of the downsides is replacing the convertible top every 10-15 years. This was an install that was just a little too much for the average Mustang enthusiast. KEE understood this and released a one-piece convertible top that is much easier to install, and today, we're going to show you how to do it.
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GREAT video! My wife and I could not have replaced the top on our 2001 Mustang without it. The one page instructions that came with the top are rather brief, and we would have been lost if we used only that. A couple of tips we found:
1. It's OK to cut away the old top to gain access to the nuts in the back. No reason to fold yourself into the back seat and fight the top you're going to throw away anyway.
2. Remove the 3 piece trim before removing the top, even though Bill says you don't need to. You have to remove it later in the install, so just do it during the removal.
3. lightly sand and paint the 3 piece metal body trim with a flat black paint after removal. It'll really look good next to the new top.
4. If you accidentally detach the OTHER end of the wire/spring that attaches to the brass grommet on the new top, you can remove the fake side triangular air intake body molding to gain access to where the other end clips into the body.
5. Take pictures as you remove trim, screws, weather stripping, put the screws/bolts into separate paper cups and label them.
6. Definitely use a power stapler.
7. Don't use spray adhesive, use some brush on contact adhesive.
8. Using a stubby torx ratchet is a must.
Thank you
Thanks for the tips. Especially the one about the glue - I saw the spray adhesive in the items needed at the beginning but only saw him use glue applied with a brush.
I guess you know by now, but for those who don't, you don't have to remove the interior quarter panels to remove the exterior trim. If you use a regular phillips screwdriver it will hold the beltline weatherstrip out of the way while you unscrew those two screws. Thanks for making the video. Really liked it.
We shot this over two days and probably worked on it for 7-8 hours total. Like I said I never installed one before so there were a few times I had to stand back and figure out the next step.
Bill Tumas how do you bolt the liner back up to the bow?
Bill Tumas will the plastic window fade with time do to exposure to the sun?
Over several years if left in direct sun it will cloud up.
Bill Tumas What care or protection products do you recommend?
I always use products from Raggtopp
Did my first one today on my 95 Gt. This video is the best walk through. It is very tedious work but when it’s all done it’s well worth it. Took me 8 hours by myself. Thank you so much for making this video.
Ok his video is a hot turd n didn’t help at all
@@poopytown9307 angles were pretty bad lol but should be enough to get the idea
@@bamcameback and redundant info and he didn't go through and tell what mistakes he made bc he definitely made some things harder. I just wish he went through and added suggestions after like the fact that the inside near where the arms fold up has a deadly pit that you're going to lose all of your screws and bolts into if you're not careful
And some of the tools list is wrong and not used and some not listed so that's unhelpful as well
Never installed a top before and this video helped me to do my top perfectly, it took about 8 hours but it sure saved me a ton of money from doing it myself
Thanks for the video! Replaced the top on a 97 using this video and it turned out flawless! I was worried the aftermarket top would leave me with wrinkles, indents, or more problems. But after installing it and tightening everything down, it was smooth and looked good as new! Also, the large window has a much wider view than the original glass panel, minimizing the large blind-spots with the top up. Overall, great product and very helpful video showing how to install it.
I installed an EZ ON Auto Top last night on a 2001 Mustang. I used this video and I'm very thankful to you for making it.
Oh yeah, When it came to the loopholes in the side with the spring loaded wire… Are used a coat hanger to loop through it before I tried to undo it so I didn’t lose it. It was very helpful because when I went to reattach the new top it also gave me something to hang onto while I Worked at putting the loop through the hole in the new top! Just a little helpful hint for anyone if it works
Thanks for this comment. I missed this step on the video in the removal process and we were confused. 👍🏼
Man, so far it's taken me a day of on and off work to get done what you got done in 11 minutes lol.
Good video Bill and good top Kee ,ordered the top got it in 2 days, Took me 2hrs to remove the old leaky top and about 5 hrs to install it , I watched ur video a few times, very helpful ,the only rough spot I had was hooking that loop wire into the eye hole at the bottom of the rear side glass that was a booger, But I saved a lot of money doing it myself, Thanks CJ Pony Parts.
Excellent job on this video I purchased my keep one piece and spent my Sunday putting it on. I made a trip to harbor freight to pick up the listed tools I didn't already have. Finished mine in 9 hours and it came out perfectly wish I could post a picture here. Well worth the money. Keep up the good work CJ Pony parts and Kee top!!!
This was an exceptional Video! I have never had a convertible and I bought one used last week. I watch this video about three times, ordered a new top, and just finished with exceptional results! The video made me believe I could do it…! The best part is I did it and I am a girl! Thanks for your time and for posting the video! Your recommendations For where to get the top it fit perfect! And I would advise anyone that does this to watch the video and not think ahead. I tried to think ahead and it took more time than I wanted but again, excellent results! Here’s to you!
My daughter and I need to do it.. this gave me more courage!! Thank u! She has a convertible for her birthday 💜
Just finished my 2003 GT. Holy Hell!! That's a job I hope I never have to do again as long as I live! 12 hours to complete. But remove the bolts in the rear well FIRST! Don't wait until the point he did in the video. It'll just be easier on you.
I cut my top off before removing rear bolts ......... mine were all rusted plastic coming off bolts , 1 bolt broken off yes his video is on a like new mustang in reality most these cars with leaking tops for years are all rusted up and had too replace all tension cables they were rusted also .. I replace headliner with a insulated one much better and well liner also my car smells new again !!!!!! cheers all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did mine on the weekend, turned out great! Took me 8.5 hours . Not a job to be rushed. Recommend extra torn bits just in case you snap one. Highly recommend this roof !
Did your's came with glass window? Mine has glass window i wonder if it will take longer. This weekend will try to install.
I believe your window will take longer to install I installed this one piece top Took me about 12 Hours as we did not have EVERY specific tool listed and well takes longer.. It looks fantastic BUT 1st try and find a video for your specific top IF possible I see your post was two months ago LOL sooo I hope it all went well...
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i just did a two piece top on my 1997 mustang gt. this video was a life saver. it was my first time doing the roof. yes a two piece is a little different it basically is the same just more time consuming putting the rear part of the roof on. it staples in the same spots as this roof just you have to do it for the window then the roof. most new roofs come pre-marked and pre-cut. and now like the KEE one piece has the sleeves for the bow to make it easier to so you don't have to stretch each section then staple it down to the bow. If you are going to attempt to put a roof on your car. I do recommend the two piece roof as it is the original style and what the car was designed to have. However the one piece roof is just as good and if you prefer that style thats fine. the two piece roof takes just as long as the one piece with them being so much alike to put on which with no experience putting a roof on took me 5 hours over the course of 2 days in 105 degree heat. this video really does tell you basically how to put on both styles of roofs for this car. if you have any questions about the two piece roof id be glad to answer them. but the video pretty much tells you everything that you need to know for putting both roofs on other then the two piece roof you have to put the back window on starting at the top then staple it to the bottom tack strips that you bolt to your trunk and be sure to measure the distance of the top bow to the tack strip before you remove old roof so you put the new one on tight enough.
For never installing one before, pretty good job. one of our biggest issues was putting in the bows. The top has NO premade holes. If you have a second set of bows that will help you alot!
We are still working on this job, working slow and trying to not get too angry.
We likewise found the Bows to be very frustrating since there are no holes in the sleeves in the top. All in all it took us 22 hours to install the new Top. The bows were the most frustrating all of the tension cables at the bottom on each side were also a challenge. The video skips what to do with the tension cables so we just cut the old top since it was coming out and left the tension cables attached at the front. I would strongly recommend other first time installers buy some extra parts because we had parts that failed as we did our installation. For example the rear tack strips those three aluminum plates, two of the plastic covered nuts crushed those in two spots without ever tightening, and one of the plastic covered nuts split and came off the nut before it tightened as well. Also be wary of dropping tools and parts into the frame/fender well at the rear window. Any items dropped in there are very difficult to retrieve.
Thanks Bill after watching your video twice,knowing I'll watch it again before I attempt putting the top on my 96 Mustang GT.Got a friend gonna help me,he's watching it too so we'll be on the same track doing this job.Watched your video on redoing the seats ordered the kits for my 1965 mustang. They turned out beautiful so thankful you took the time and video these things for people like my self.Thank you so much,
Glad to help! Good luck with your install!
Bill thanks to you and your company I did my first top for a needy family who was running out of duct tape. I did it for free and showed them the video and the rewind video that was refreshing and spurred me on. Thanks again Angelo
Literally just got done with my top this video is such a help thanks so much. I truly appreciate the time you took to make it. Im not even a mechanic at all either
Awesome video, saved me $1000 roughly. Took about 8-10 hours but really worth it. If you have a 94, the 16 nuts at the back well take a 13mm deep well 12point socket.
That's exactly what i used. Great tip
Andrew W nice tip!
Thanks Andrew W! This was definitely not a 9/16". Thanks for saving me a 2nd trip to the store.
Omg!!! This is what I was looking for. Hopefully it helps bc I'm losing my mind on them 😫😫
My gf's is a 98 and it was a 13 deep as well.
Just bought 2001 , top has to be replaced, was gonna pay someone else , but after seeing your video, am confident ill be able to do the job my self and save few hundie ,
Thx for your videos, very informative and to the point
Great video as usual. One hint. leave the top lay out in the sun for a couple hours, maybe over another car roof, as you are disassembling the old top. This loosens the new top, and flattens out the folds and waves from being in a box for months.
Thanks for the tip, this was my first time ever installing one so I am just happy it worked lol
y'all can hate on Bill all you want to but that was a great job first time that's a lot of work and it looked great to me you the man Bill thanks for posting the video and all them staples was just to hold in place till you get the plate back on did you not see the plate that went over the staples with 500 screws in it thanks again Bill
So we went with the plastic because our glass shattered in the NC heat sitting in workplace parking lot. I like the look and ours had also began separating from the glass. This makes an every 5 to 10 year replacement pretty simple.
First of all, i am not a handy man at ALL, but my son and I followed your vid and after some good hours and couple stress moments we did replace it. Once we finished, it wouldn't lock all the way but i left it some hours under the sun and helped stretched the roof down. Got a lil tiny leak somewhere in the back inside,but i will disassemble the back retainer and check the cause. Other than that you helped us saving at least $350 labor. Thanks again man and thanks CJ Pony Parts.
Best video I've seen on replacing the convertible top. I have a 2003 mustang that needs the top replaced. Thanks for sharing this with us 😊
I am putting a new top on my 1999 mustang convertible And This Video Will Serve Me Well. Thank You From Niagara Falls Ontario Canada.
i’ve never replaced a convertible top,i had one of my friends help me out and we knocked it out in 4 hours.Definitely tedious but the one piece top made it much easier i’m sure.
Just finished, came out great. I had the luxury of a garage and time. Replaced tension springs as well and tack strips(all dried and cracked). Removed headliner as well , it was filthy. Thanks so much for posting!
Very good detailed explained video...
I had a guy install it on my car and was not very satisfied with the results...
With this video I managed to fix the faults.. thanks!!
I replaced my top 2 years ago and this video was invaluable!! My top and headliner got slashed by some punk about a month ago so I am putting the same top on. I love this video but wish there was a similar video to replace the headliner.
In those two years before the incident did it hold up, also did you use any kinda convertible top sealer or conditioner or anything on it after you installed it?
If someone else is watching this on their phone and you can hear it, it sounds like Jimmy Kimmel is teaching you how to repair your convertible top.
I replaced my top about 10 years ago and something I learned. When you are removing the retention spring on the side, use a pair of VISEGRIP needle nose pliers because if you use regular needle nose they may slip off resulting in you punching yourself in the face, breaking your nose and having a whistling snot-locker for a month.
Ask me how I learned that.
Holy moly! Never knew how much work was involved in this. Now I know why people don’t want the verts haha
Thank you for this video.
Just finished putting one on my sons 03. Came out nice. I learned a lot.....like I'll never do another one haha!!!!
There were instructions with it so this video was the instruction manual.
I have a question sir
Incredible video and saved me over 400 bucks just finished mine on my 96 gt thanks cj pony. Roll bar next
I have a plastic rear window on my mustang I think it looks fine, also thanks for this video I have made a lot of money putting on convertable tops for other people
Where abt r u im in Vancouver
This video was a great help for me. I installed my one piece top 8-5-2017 myself. It took about 12 hours to install on my 03 Mustang. Thanks Bill!
What staple gun u used and staple
NOTE if you have a Mustang GT the roll bar will need to be negotiated when removing the rear interior quarter panels Outside of that... This video is very detailed .. I would recommend actually taking pics of your removal steps as well to be able to reference how things go back as the video isn't perfect BUT its pretty spot on. Use every tool they list we didn't and it cost us some aggravation and time and pre plan exactly where you will store the massive number of screws such as little envelopes with a description of where they came from and place them out of the way .. AVOID doing this around young kids .. they love to watch and well be kids... Not toddlers BUT the 8 - 15 year old crowd LOL ... we did manage and top looks great.
thanks for the tip. i just made up a bunch of envelopes. waiting for a clear day to do mine.
I just done mine. Perfect tutorial. Although in the front of the top, where the liner and the top unite it's tricky because the plastic that it was there was broken, so i glued back together. (top screws were so rusty, they wouldn't even come out). But I wish i could upload a picture of mine.
That stapler needs a little more oomph. I'm about halfway through this job, loving every minute, thanks CJ Pony!
Update, I finished the job this morning, but am having trouble closing the top. It's coming up short/tight about an inch. I glued and stapled the front of the top the length that was recommended in the video. I am wondering if anyone else has had a similar issue and if the top will stretch? Side note, I am in Northern MN and it is currently 20 degrees outside. Unheated garage. Obviously this probably has something to do with it, but just wondering if I will have to shorten the connection in the front to make up the difference or if the top does stretch when it warms up?
Otherwise, the job went well. A few takeaways for anyone thinking about trying this. It is a VERY tedious job. Lots of tight spaces, pieces, parts, places to lose screws and tools... You will need a variety of tools, wrenches, a big work space and extra hardware likely. The little ratchet he uses in the video, or something similar, is imperative. Also make sure to order a set of clips and a clip tool if you don't have one. You will need it as well.
One recommendation I would make, if you could center the top properly I would have attached the middle bow first. Getting the small screws started that hold the headliner on after the window flap is stapled on is a BEAR. I could be overlooking something, but it would have been much easy to attach that bow had the window flap not been stapled on the rear bow yet.
The clip spring tensioners are a challenge as well. I found that once I got the clip undone with a set of very long shafted needle nose pliers and a slotted screw driver, I bent the clip wide open which made it long enough to reach through the hole in the new top. I then bent it back into shape which tightened it up nicely.
I stripped several of the nuts that hold the tack strip on and had to use vice grips to tighten them. Shame on them for using a plastic housing. I used 3/8" staples on the rear bow, and 1/4" staples on the front.
As I read in an earlier comment. It is easier to take out the back seat and inside quarter panels right off the bat. Thank you to the guy who recommended that.
Anyway, by myself, it was about a 12 hour job. Very fun, the car looks great. Thanks again Bill and CJ Pony Parts!
-Ross
Great Video.. My Sons New Top Came Today "2001" After Watching This Video Can't Wait To Get Started In The Morning Thanks For Sharing It!! With All The Hidden Screws Great Job !!
took me 18hours solo including breaks and eating
PhoenixBHO how long were your breaks lol😂
PhoenixBHO did u get frustrated ??. I'm thinking of doing this project on my 06 mustang
Took me 10 days including getting sick in the middle :(
About finished with mine. Took a damn day to get the damn thing off. Been working on it a few hours hear and there at night time, my apartment complex don’t want us fixing cars... Those plastic bolts are 14 millimeter splined socket... Broke one of the plastic nuts, took it to Home Depot, it’s a M6.1 replacer that with a wingnut and a washer... They should make a bolt on replacement for the whole top headliner shit would save hours and frustration. But like anybody else I’m not going to pay some dude a $1000.00 to put on a $195.00 part.
Going to do a very, very, very thorough review and commentary on this
Short version: This is a project that should be done slowly and I wouldn't recommend rushing it unless you /absolutely/ have to. If you have a garage you can shack it up in; you will thank yourself for doing it. It will go on just fine so long as you follow his instructions; but you don't have to necessarily follow them in order. Will explain in the more thorough review. Overall great piece and exceptional video. If you're rushing, this may take you a good 12hrs to complete so long as you're doing it with some care.
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This video does a very good job explaining how to put this together. Unfortunately for me (and maybe you, too) my car is definitely not in as good of shape as Bill's is and that was evident when I took this together. If car has seen some better days; this is an excellent opportunity to take a look at your convertible top frame and to replace worn out parts. But
BEWARE! There are smaller parts on this that aren't reproduced and some that aren't even made anymore. The nuts that attach the rear liner that Bill shows at 8:35 aren't in production anymore, sadly. And if yours were stripped to beat hell like mine were; you'll have to take extra steps to preserve them and get them off properly. I've found that if you have a 13mm socket; they will snugly fit over these and work them perfectly. In addition; if you don't have an upholstery tool like Bill uses at 17:40; a flathead screwdriver barely works; but i'd recommend using the claw end of a claw hammer to very gently work them out instead. If you happen to accidentally throw out a short side piece of your tack strip; it can be replaced with strips of rubber epoxy'd on top of themselves and drilled through to attach the top to the body.
As for me, I absent mindedly put it on from the back forwards. And while it does make it somewhat easier to put on the rest; I will admit that attaching the head liner to the middle bow is a gigantic pain in the ass to do if you decide to take the path that I did. When it comes to holding things like Bill had his assistant do; just use some squeeze-clamps and it'll work just fine for you. You don't need any help doing this.
All in all; you /will/ have some problems doing this; but you /will/ be able to fix them yourself. Best of luck to those of you who have decided to do a surprise overhaul on your '96-04 mustang like I did!
I agree with you 100% great time to get new rubber seals also as Mine did not hold up as well as expected BUT that's an easy fix in comparison yes the nuts that attach the rear tack strip use a 13mm which I thought he mentioned a9/16?? Any Hoo I used a laptop with this video downloaded from youtube and had it right there with me.
Vypr I appreciate ppl like you thanks for giving details of your project , I'm thinking of give it a shot on my mustang 06
Just used this video yesterday on my 01 vert looks so much better with the black top
did this by myself and it took me a little over 10 hours to do removal and install, keep in mind i’m an 18 year old kid with no experience with anything like this at all
This is tremendous work. Question. If you had needed to make adjustments to the top frame (due to improper closing) does removing this top facilitate those adjustments?
Still have not finished my installation yet on day 2 about to be on day 3😭
What size are the plastic 12 star bolts that hold the tack strip in? 9/16 or 7/16? The tool list says 7 but you said 9. Also what kind of adhesive did you use for the front edge? What size staples did you use? Thanks, great video I appreciate it.
Its great that someone finally made this, but man that rear window looks like doodoo.
Glass is nicer but honestly it looks pretty good in person and it is larger so you have more visibility.
murmaider2 these cars; particularly the 1995 GT convertible series looks great with a combination of (1) yellow and black paint... or (2) yellow and red paint. just a beauty.
sn95 with an s281 spoiler for the win!
Very nice video, I have a 2003 mustang and I'm getting ready to do it....thank god for youtube, because they give you crappy instructions when you buy one....
Really a great video ! I followed step by step and installed my new KEE top with no issues .. Thanks !!!!
Did you have any trouble puttin up the headliner
Thanks for the video Bill, very helpful. It appears you did not staple the rear edge of the fabric top @ the trunk, to the long 3-piece rectangle shaped staple bar. You only used the nuts to squish the bar against the top material. Why is that? Was that staple bar only used (with staples) in conjunction with the 2-piece top with glass window? The only staples you used were at the rear crossbar ( I read other comments 3/8" Stainless Staples), and you stapled the very end at the front of the vehicle (1/4" Stainless staples). Others beware when removing old top to take time and remove each staple, as you can easily break that 1/4" thick plastic staple strip, which is only riveted every foot or so to the metal frame.
I also noticed you did not use any glue for the fabric, under those vertical molding pieces that get screwed in, as it appeared when I removed my top, there was remnants of glue there. Do you suggest using glue at the trunk behind the fabric top? Or just squish it under the many nut/ bolt connections? Thanks again.
yup , lucky his mustang looks new inside mine in the back where you have all the screws they were rusted one broken , had to replace all the rusted tension cables , headliner and well liner took 2 days and yes it is alot of work but if you follow his method seems too work pretty good just when you put your top up make sure the main support lines up with seam you can adjust with staple gun if needed .. if you get pressure points or dents in plastic window from shipping a heat gun lightly will straighten it out .. next time will go with glass , the plastic gets old and scratches easy just use water and a little soap with microfiber soft cloth too clean paper towels will scratch plastic and keep it away from well and sprinkler water will stain plastic ... oh these tops do not last 10 years especially in florida heat and sun ! keep your car covered and will last much longer
How long did it took you to get it done
Hey Bill, anyway to tint the plastic? Would standard window film stick?
How did you attach the headliner to the bows? Its almost impossible to get your hand in between the headliner and the top. Please advise.
So is this a vinyl top or a cloth top? Is the one in the video supposed to be black because it looks kind of gray in the video?
What kind of glue did you use? Was it the spray adhesive?
Man this saved me so much...replaced my top in 2 days...Thanks
Perhaps one of my favorite videos on this channel. I bought at '98 GT convertible where the previous owner has replaced the top but really should have watched this video. I got him to knock off $500 and then I fixed it following these instructions. This guy was a moron. Almost all the nuts and bolts were missing. Thankfully my local pic-n-pull has several convertibles I could use for parts. Mine has the glass rear window that separate and he didn't even staple the top of the window panel to the back bow. He bought a rear window with defroster but the car never has one before. Again thanks to the junk yard so I could pull the cables and switch. The car was already prewired. Wish it was prewired for the Mach 460 system. My only issue I have with the top is the front where you glue the sides and clamp. I used the 3-M yellow adhesive and clamped for about 8 hrs. Still doesn't seem flat enough and when the top is down you see the ugly yellow glue. Any suggestions?
Hey big question, my top is fine but my back window has lost its adhesion to the fabric and has come apart. If I were to just remove the back seat and that trim could I just peel up the back of the convertible top to reinstall a glass back window?
i like the way they spin right off mine strip before they turn using a 9/16 racket
Hi Bill, does KEE manufacture the one-piece top also for a 1965 Mustang? Manfred
I just installed my top. Is there supposed to be a gap on both sides on the rear corners on either side of the window when the top is up? I can see the clips that are clipping the top to the body in the corners. Is that where the water gets channeled? Thanks
How important is that cable behind the rear quarter panel? When I removed the convertible it wasn’t attached at the bottom and I’m wondering if I could just not worry about it or is it important to figure out how to re attach it at the base
2019 and still the best video ive found thanks from brazil
@Build a Reef Aquatics he's the best. I mostly follow him on how to.
Does the plastic back window develop a crease in it when being folded up ?
Followed everything until 21:00
Once i got the springs hooked onto the top, it refused to close properly. At the height where it should latch onto the windshield, there is about an inch gap in between the hooks and the hooking spot on the windshield. Can someone explain why this would happen?
A brand new top will have to be stretched when installed so it's common for a small gap to be there requiring you to pull down on the latches to close the top. I recommend closing the top and letting it sit in the sun for a few days.
@@cjponyparts thank you for your response. I wanted to clary that the inch gap is when the top is fully extended in its closed position. The metal prongs next to the latches, that go into the holes are still behind and so the only thing stopping my top from falling into my car is my front seats. I think it has something to do with the frame not aligning right but I dont see how that could happen since I haven’t done anything to the frame except disconnect the hydraulic cylinders for easy raising and lowering while fixing. It would be a lot more helpful if I was able to provide a picture/video to show you the extent of the issue
Hey quick question at 26:36 the screw that's in the middle of the recliner piece is for adjustment? Because I noticed that on both sides it's a little different. On one side it's more closed and on the other, I have a little gap. Please get back to me at your earliest convenience
For example, at 28:06 I noticed that there was no gap at all, but mine does, how can I fix it so that I wouldn't have that gap?
What size staples do I use to put the top back on with?
This video really helped. Thank you.
I would have stuck with the glass window. I like to put my top down on cold days when it's not raining. I did that once on another car that had a plastic window and the window cracked.
How can the window crack if it’s not even solid?? You can see in this vid that the new window is very flexible
@@RegulerShowTV It gets stiff when it's cold out. I made that mistake with a different car.
Unfortunately I need to replace the plastic trim where you staple the top to. Can’t seem to find it anywhere online or know the name.
If you have a 2000 mustang GT convertible there are 19 nuts in the back well
Is there a way to get the bolts inside the drunk off if you don't have a 9/16 socket? Or if the bolts are alil scratched up?
Mr. Tumas,
This is a fine instructional video. I have a need to replace the original (leaking) convertible top for my 2004 Mustang GT. May I ask one question? Does this top - "Mustang KEE Auto Top One Piece Convertible Top 1994-2004" as shown in this video - accept the "KEE Auto Top Convertible Top Glass Window With Defroster And Sailcloth Vinyl Surround"? My Mustang has a glass window with a defroster feature that I would like to retain when I replace when I replace my original convertible top with a new, KEE top. I suspect that it does not. If that is so - it does not - does KEE offer a replacement convertible top that will accept the glass window with defroster?
Many thanks for your reply...
-BBWT
BlackBeltWillTravel check our website for other Kee tops for the 94-04 cars, we do offer original style tops with the glass windows.
I'm gonna tackle one during the break!
Hey Bill, I have a plastic rear window on my Mustang, would it be safe, if I go through an automatic car wash you think?
I'm so confused with all these brands and the way the fitments across all the years. I have 00 GT Vert. some of the tops say 94-99 or 95-00 or 99-00 or 99-04 or 95-01. How do they differ? Why cant I put a 99, 01, 03, 04 Cobra top on my car?
I understand the Termi top is cloth and more expensive but how can one top be for 99-04 and the next one be 01-04? This is across multiple websites and they don't ask for your specific year at check out. Also is there anything extra I should consider replacing while the top is out?? My 00 is very low miles...like 27k low but i wanna make sure everything is fresh... within reason. Thanks
Hey Bill! I've seen you carry the 03-04 Cobra convertible cloth top, and was wondering if could get and install that top on my 00 GT. and will I need a new rear window or can I re-use my heated window?
What kind of glue did you use? Parts list said spray adhesive, looks like you were brushing something on... And most of the sprays I've seen specifically call out, 'bonds almost anything... Not for use with vinyl'....
Got my top, just waiting on a day I have this much time:)
I used headliner glue. It is available as a spray or brush on.
What can I use as a window defroster for my plastic back window?
What glue did you use?
Do you have e vthe gasket for the deck lid to the convertible top?? I see it looks torn in the video - mine is trashed ??
Looks great!
13mm socket also works on well-liner nuts.
You didn't really address removing the tension cable from the existing roof. I shot mine with lubricant and pulled it out. It was hard getting started, but then it came right out.
How hang hours did this take you? Do you suggest the average non pro have it done by a mechanic? Thank u great video!
It took my wife and I about 12 hours total. It's tedious, but easy if you follow Bill's video.
Where can one buy the weatherstrip/gasket behind the rear tack rail? The old one is crumbly. I can't find it.
Wonderfully done with care.
I need to replace the top on my 97. So steering away from the positive installations... did anyone have a problem and Couldn’t get it done? I really do not want to pay 1500-1700 for a shop to do it.
What did you do with the glass window defrost wires
what size are the bolts n the back rail not 9/16 not 1/2 they got some plastic cover over them
It’s a good walk through, I Installed one of these before RUclips, lol
That staple job doesn’t look to strong though, lol did you have to hammer them in farther? Nice video .
I know I'm late but I just got a 2004 mustang like this and was wondering if you guys know anywhere in Chicago where I can get this replaced for me?😀
Okay so you don't need to take off quarter panels you can just use a screwdriver and go in from the top and get the screws also I would recommend putting on the 2nd crossbar bow thing before stapling down the flap above the window because you'll have one hell of a time trying to put the screws into the bow from underneath so it would just be easier to be able to fold over the back and have easy access to the screws. Also be careful taking off and putting on the tac strips in the back because you can funk up the threads on the studs. Lastly i never needed the t10 star bit and on my 2003 it needed a t30 star bit not a t27.
Another thing, I lost many bolts and screws into the door frame there's a spot by the rear wheel well where it's super easy to lose stuff to, be careful
At 11:22, I'm trying to only remove that trim piece in order to do some painting on the car. Do I need to take apart the convertible top to get to it?
Where can you buy the front retainer that covers the staples? For 2002 Mustang
We do not offer that part. Dealer may still have it? if not, used may be the only way.
@cjponyparts ok Thanks
Been waiting 3 months for this part and can’t get an answer help me ouy