I don't guarantee the accuracy of these instructions, nor your results should you choose to follow them. I live in florida and got lots of practice taping this window. More than likely a shop would charge you a small fortune for that kind of repair and probably have you car for a few days. Remove the window crank handle by unscrewing the set screw with the Allen wrench With the Philips screw driver remove the screws that secure the quarter panel to the body. We strongly recommend that any new top should be installed by an experience professional convertible top specialist. I did a lot of research on how to fix it. I'm not sure that's all necessary, but that's what I did, and I'd do it again.
This install will take up some time, it will drastically improve the performance of your quarter windows and stop it from happening again in the future. These seams are incredibly durable and will not split over time. They were easy to find online, simply by searching for the product name and number listed above. I'm planning to remove the window, clean the entire lip that the window edge contacts, put a bead of rhino on it and lay the window back in. Follow the instructions from the glue and primer vendor. Fold over a small piece of packing tape so that it's sticky on both sides, and put it on one end the blunt end of the stick.
J~ Jennifer Lovitt wrote: Daddy's little girl. There are glues that stick to canvas, and there glues that stick to glass, but when gluing glass to canvas you need a specialized primer and glue like the 3M products listed above. This is just the rear window, full top is sold separately. You'll need that all to be cleaned and dry to the you can properly glue the window and tack it into place with tape. The instructions for the glue and primer can be found on the 3M website. Windshield Guru is one of the largest windshield replacement companies in the nation, and can certainly replace your Ford Mustang windshield.
Be sure to place the rod on the window between the defroster lines so that you don't accidentally take off any defroster paint. Free Shipping Offers are for Standard Ground Delivery service and are only valid for shipping addresses within the 48 Contiguous United States. It took me about 2. Test for correct window operation by attempting the one-touch down and the one-touch up features using the window control switch. Be careful not to scrape off the defroster paint line on the interior. You don't want to get the primer or glue on the canvas, car body, or interior fabric, and I'd say that the most likely way that you'll do that is by touching something with a dirty glove. I'll check-in right away and let you know by posting below if it fails.
At least in the case of cotton canvas, this will probably be not as far up onto the glass as originally or as on a still-attached inside layer because it will have shrunk since new. Allow the primer to dry at least 10 minutes per the instructions on the label. The angled end then slides snugly behind the seatback and props up the back window. Do not do this if temperature is below 40 degrees F. There may be other brands or suitable glues.
The glue is very tacky almost immediately, so the canvas sticks almost immediately, but is workable for a few minute or two. You can do this alone, but you may want to enlist an assistant for the gluing and taping portion. Be careful not to cut the canvas. Zip Code It was very pleasant to work with everyone involved - sales, customer service and the tech that installed my glass in less than 30 minutes. This kit includes two window motors, four guide rod bushings, and two billet aluminum guide rod mounts.
Turns out the reason it's so safe is because you can't ever drive it cause it's all broken. Loosely install the two adjusting nuts in the guide rod mount plate to the bracket. They were easy to find online, simply by searching for the product name and number listed above. The window lift motor for Ford Mustang ensures that you or your passengers are able to operate your own windows with ease. I'll take a few pictures for anyone in the future along with some on how to get the whole top off.
There are no signs of fatigue. I thought I had a pretty good template of where to go with the glue by watching the defroster line around the inside of the glass on the outer edge. Otherwise the portion of the canvas which is not next to the tape, will tend to fall away from the window. The process of not only fitting the top with your rear window, but also installing them onto your Mustang can be disheartening. Actually that would prolly be the best thing I can say, thats what held my girls window to the top for a couple weeks while I was in the midst of tearing apart the parts car I had.