[turbo69bird]

I need a vert top for my new 69 and I will probably do it myself.
Wheres the best place to buy?
Price and/or quality?
any experiences do it yourselfers?

[h0trod389]

peformance years, original parts group, and year one all carry quality tops.
i have a 68 tempest vert. i ordered a top from OPGI. fit perfect, even with my lack of expertise in doing tops.
2 pointers for you...
dont settle for a plexi glass back window.
and get the new felt/tack strip when installing a new top.
its a PITA to install, but a rookie can do it.

[mgoblue]

Why do you say "don't settle for a plexi glass back window"?

[1stGenFB]

It's been my experience the plastic rear window will eventually cloud up. If you keep it long enough it could crack.

Btw, anyone know of a video for install of vert top?

[Widetracker]

Can you get anything other than plexi glass? I know you can get folding glass on other cars, but I haven't seen it on first gen f-bodies.

[mgoblue]

I'm sure you can get folding glass on first gen f-bodies, but I've always disliked how small it makes the window. If you thought the blindspot was bad before, check it out on a convertible with a glass back window. My installer says its no problem replacing just the plexiglass if it clouds up, so that's probably what I'm going with.

[turbo69bird]

Originally Posted by 1stGenFB

It's been my experience the plastic rear window will eventually cloud up. If you keep it long enough it could crack.

Btw, anyone know of a video for install of vert top?

I just got singened up a dealer for a company that makes tops , pumps, lines ,padding etc. They also have videos for the intall. they are fords in the videos but should be the same deal.

I ordered all my stuff and will be getting my video with it. I'll see how it is and let you know.

Should have everything by the weekend.

I sell alot of turbos and wastegates, and CAT performance parts and thought this might be a good addition to the mix

By the way I also have turbo headers being made over seas for pontiacs right now.

See Pontiaczone forced induction forums for the info on them.

[Bjorn]

if you get a plexiglass (which I recommend , just tuck a towel in when you put it down, it wont scratch...
a plastic window vs glass will use less space when folded down , = easier with a boot...doesnt stick up much...as a matter of fact I`d recommened the thinner top material too for that same reason....
and the folding glass tends to break at the silicone joint..

[Bjorn]

I did not install mine myself , but paid $700, 8 yrs ago...that was including installation and some welding on a craked frame...

[turbo69bird]

Got my top, pads cables and video.

The videos SUCKS LOL
Its a newer stang like mid 90's and really doesnt go into enough detail really.

The top looks pretty easy to do yourself IMO but I haven done it yet so well see what I have to say when its done.LOL

I am debating weather to hold off until after the body is all done or to put it on now and protect it.

[turbo69bird]

Local places here wanted 1150 for install with parts but it was extra for cables and weather tripping or tack strips etc. I could easily see it turning into a $1500 bill.

I got all the parts except for weather stipping and tack strips for $350.00

Well see how it goes