Convertible Top Installation By A Pro - 1971-3 Cougar / Mustang

Doing this convertible top installation video made us realize how little we actually knew about the process before. From start to finish, this process took 3 days, because we had to remove the old top, take measurements, replace all the pads, replace sections of tack strips, and finally install the new EZ-On canvas top and glass window. Steve is a methodical and detail-oriented installer, and it shows. This is a long video, but you will learn a lot, and the end result speaks for itself! Even after all the knowledge we gained from watching, we still think we'd just take our cars to Steve and let him do it!
While the procedures shown here apply to 1971-73 Cougars and Mustangs, the same basic principles apply to other years, makes and models of classic American cars. 1969-70 Cougars and Mustangs will be almost exactly the same. Make sure to look up all the specs for your particular car and top manufacturer, especially the rear bow height spec.
We carry all the EZ-On tops for '69-73 Cougars (and Mustangs) in vinyl and canvas, as well as the bow pads, cables, tack strips. and just about any other convertible parts you may need to tackle this job. Check out the convertible parts section on our website here: secure.cougarpartscatalog.com...
Thanks again to Top & Trim Upholstery in Troutdale, OR for doing the installation and letting us hover around with cameras and lights for 3 days. Check them out: top-n-trim-upholstery.com

[@charlesbottita991]

Absolutely the Best top installation vid ive seen. I have installed two tops on my 68 Galaxie, one on a 69 Deville, and one fox body Mustang and I still learned so much more from this man. He is definitely experienced professional. Thank you for exhibiting your profession out there for us do it your self guys!

[@victorcalderon6387]

Thanks to you my sixteen year old install the top on his big brother car .no wrinkles next day you are a top class teacher thanks for teaching the future generations

[@bobburke3384]

Most guys would just say good enough and Let it go, no one will see anyway. Glad to see someone still does it right, long live old school. What will we do when you guys are gone.

[@mrmichael555]

This was an outstanding video, thank you! I have a 1963 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz and the top just isn’t quite right. After watching this video and seeing all of the details, I understand I should leave well enough alone for now. When it comes time for a new top, I know what I’m in for.

[@johnfrench1624]

Good job....boy do I wish that you lived next door!! This will be my third top ...one 30 years ago, one 20 years ago and one now.

[@Rocky-xx2zg]

My Hat is Off to the Installer. Magnificent Job!

[@MrHarleydragon1]

No way I would try and do that myself, It really shows that its better to pay someone who knows what they are doing. I bet there is 1000 staples. Thanks for the great video Don

[@user-el5xh6pb5l]

It is always good to watch someone who does know what they are doing and is good at it. Seems to me it is about patience and the old "measure twice - cut once"

[@user-en6ky5ij5r]

Great Job class was in session

[@oleandreasjensen5263]

Very helpful video for install new convertible top.- Absoluute fantastic to see how to doing this job correct done. - Thanks a lot : )

[@donalddenton4063]

Thank you for this video. It was extremely helpful to replace the top on my 73 Mustang.

[@SimpleInformationINC]

Awesome video; thanks so much! I'm going to do a Chevelle, but basically same type of top. I've never done anything like this before, but looking forward to trying.

[@yosemitesam8114]

Excellent video ! I am about to do my 66 Mustang and there were no other videos that showed them putting on the side quarter pads. Doesn't look like they even put them on. Your video is by far the most detailed and well explained. Thank you taking the time to make it and post it !!

[@exchaoordo]

Fantastic! I'm dealing with a poorly installed top by the previous owner. I'll definitely have a pro like you do it when I eventually do a replacement. But for now this is great for what I need. Thanks.

[@cmscms123456]

It always amazes me, that when people have something completely pulled apart, that they do not clean up the entire area they are working in... @

[@Johnkels100]

Incredible workmanship, this skill must take years to learn.

[@emanuelkantis504]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Here is a massive amount of many years experience behind. And the steamer seems to be a must have but cant afford equipment.

[@markpatterson7070]

Thanks for the video!!

[@alking545]

thank u guys'

[@katieking6845]

Gluing and staples oh my