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Offline C5ZZKGT

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'86 Convertible top??
« on: April 28, 2012, 08:43:48 PM »
'86 GT Convertible: Should it have the plastic strip or folded over material on the outside strip at the rear most bow? how about the end pieces-what shape should they be?

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Re: '86 Convertible top??
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2012, 11:41:17 AM »
Hi C5ZZ

I asked a friend of mine who has an 86 Vert and this is what he said.  God bless

"Mine is canvas and has a sewn together strip with metal arrows with screws in them at the ends"

Is this what you wanted to know?  Thanks
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Re: '86 Convertible top??
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2012, 01:54:59 PM »
'86 GT Convertible: Should it have the plastic strip or folded over material on the outside strip at the rear most bow? how about the end pieces-what shape should they be?

Should have the plastic strip with stainless ends.  Think it was 1990 when the piece was deleted.

As far as I know, Ford didn't use the fold-over material for the rear bow on Mustangs, yet they come in all the replacement top kits.
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Re: '86 Convertible top??
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2012, 03:19:32 PM »
My 1990 Convertible has the Strip with Stainless ends. My 93 Convertible does not have it.
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Re: '86 Convertible top??
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2012, 04:26:38 PM »
Thanks Guys! So, I need to get the plastic strip for this one then.....is it the same as the ones for the earlier ('65) cars?

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Re: '86 Convertible top??
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2012, 04:56:03 AM »
Anouther Convertible related question:

How do I refill the top pump motor with fluid? which fluid do I need to use?