was wondering how hard it is to replace the top on my 92 bird vert my back window is broke and i really cant afford the $1000 to have the top replaced by someone else. so i was wondering if anyone has done it and if its way to hard for the average diy kinda thing any suggestions would be great

 

I have used this write up with some success

http://sethirdgen.org/convertibletop.htm

the difficulty level all depends with how comfortable you are with this type of work....

 

It wasn't too bad... Took about a day with installing new seals. I used the Topsonline.com stayfast with glass window. Fit and quality is excellent.

 

i replaced my top with one from tops on line. the install was easy. i used the link posted above as a reference. get a can of contact cement from lowes or home depot, and a few brushes. take your time and youll be happy.

 

Thanks for the link, it will make life easier this summer when I replace the top on our vert.

 

I did mine myself for the first time and had minimal problems other than replacing the pads. Topsonline directions weren't very good, but common sense prevails.
I needed to replace the pads and the problem I ran into were the original pads had loops in them to slide over the rear bow, and the replacements did not. I wound up riveting the pads to the rear bow and wrapped the pad around one time to cover the rivet heads. If I had to do it over again I would have had the loops sewn in the new pads at a local upholstery shop before starting the project.