How long will my top last?

BostonStang · 07-14-2006, 06:05 PM

Been lurking here for a while and figuring out what and am have been bitten by the mod bug -thanks for the advice. Getting a lot of stuff done to my stock 00 GT convertible next week.

I have a question about my top. On the rear rib one of the seams has started to pull and two stitches have seperated and a third is fraying. First, is there any preventative maintenance I can do before it gets worse? And how long do you guys think I have before I am looking at replacing the top?

Thanks

I now realize I should have posted this in Gen Tech, sorry.

WaterDR · 07-14-2006, 07:00 PM

I would take it to someone who does upolstry.....even a marina.

stage2roush2002 · 07-15-2006, 08:11 AM

Just buy a new one. They are only about $120.

BostonStang · 07-15-2006, 01:18 PM

I know the part is cheap but how much am I looking at to have it installed?

I just dropped a bundle on it this month. I put on 4 new tires a touch up paint job, replaced the 3rd Brake light, the passenger side mirror, and the borlas go on Wednesday. Not to mention assorted bling new floor mats, billet......

07-14-2006, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
BostonStang Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 14	How long will my top last? Been lurking here for a while and figuring out what and am have been bitten by the mod bug -thanks for the advice. Getting a lot of stuff done to my stock 00 GT convertible next week. I have a question about my top. On the rear rib one of the seams has started to pull and two stitches have seperated and a third is fraying. First, is there any preventative maintenance I can do before it gets worse? And how long do you guys think I have before I am looking at replacing the top? Thanks I now realize I should have posted this in Gen Tech, sorry.

07-14-2006, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-15-2006, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
BostonStang Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 14	I know the part is cheap but how much am I looking at to have it installed? I just dropped a bundle on it this month. I put on 4 new tires a touch up paint job, replaced the 3rd Brake light, the passenger side mirror, and the borlas go on Wednesday. Not to mention assorted bling new floor mats, billet...... __________________ Borla Catback Stingers, Steeda Underdrive Pulleys, Mustang CAI, Mach 1 Chin, Misc Billet stuff.

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07-15-2006, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
stage2roush2002 Roush #6147 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 473	Just buy a new one. They are only about $120.