Local convertible top replacment

[Whats_Missing?]

Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) using a local company to replace their convertible top? The 95 GT I bought needs the top replaced. I am looking at three options:

1. Buy a new top, and install it myslf - any members ever done this? I'll have all winter to do it, so time is not that big a deal.

2. Buy a complete used top, and install it onto my car. still debating the pros/cons of doing this.

3. Pay a pro - in the process of getting a few estimates, hence why i am looking for recommendations of local installers.

[95V6]

I would say, buy it yourself and install yourself. I'm sure there are write ups on other forums and guys on here that have done it.

[94gt5.0]

I would say go with a good used one it all ready has all the proper mounting points and you can avoid a plastic rear window. You can use one from a 94-04 thats what i did

[PaxtonShelby]

gpfarrell had a new top installed on his '85 GT convertible and the guy did a really nice job. Shoot him a PM and I'm sure he'll give you the info.

[Whats_Missing?]

I would say, buy it yourself and install yourself. I'm sure there are write ups on other forums and guys on here that have done it.

Yep, looked at a few write-ups. Going to check out some videos on you tube. I've seen mixed results from self installs. I figure ive got a few months over the winter to get it done.

I would say go with a good used one it all ready has all the proper mounting points and you can avoid a plastic rear window. You can use one from a 94-04 thats what i did

Saw the picture of your car in the 06 wheels on 99 thread. Your top looks pretty nice. What year is the top from? I thought only 94-98 tops worked for a 95. If the newer ones (99-04) work, that would make my search easier.

gpfarrell had a new top installed on his '85 GT convertible and the guy did a really nice job. Shoot him a PM and I'm sure he'll give you the info.

Will do. Thanks for the heads up.

[mgtf289]

I used a guy in Glenshaw that works out of his house. Price was right & I was happy w/ job. Try Bob Kirk @ 412-487-5122

[94gt5.0]

i have a 04 top the only thing you have to change is the lock pins the 99-04 have longer ones and also there is 1 button tab that holds the headliner up it a little short but if you stretch it it will fit fine other than that direct swap

[Whats_Missing?]

I used a guy in Glenshaw that works out of his house. Price was right & I was happy w/ job. Try Bob Kirk @ 412-487-5122

Thanks, gave him a call. He did give a really good price. If I go new, i'm going to go with specialized auto interiors in bethel park. Really good price, uses ez-on tops, which get good reviews online, and use haartz materials. Also, it turns out i know the owner of the shop, and they work on lots of high-end custom cars.

i have a 04 top the only thing you have to change is the lock pins the 99-04 have longer ones and also there is 1 button tab that holds the headliner up it a little short but if you stretch it it will fit fine other than that direct swap

Thanks for the tips. flowers auto wrecking in smithton has a top off an 04 for $450 that is supposed to be in excellent condition, i'm going to go look at it. I thought about buying a used top from an 03-04 cobra, but for what they are asking for used ones, I can get a new cloth top installed for a couple hundred more.

So after all my research and the replies on here, i'm either buying a complete used top, or having specialized auto interiors do it. Thanks to all for the tips!