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    my soft top fabric on the left hand side has shredded and now it’s leaking water. any suggestions on what type of patch I could cover this with, not wanting to spend a lot of money to fix this. I already glued the outside to the window but did not fix the inside problem. I also found water in the trunk on the left hand side so I cleaned out the sunroof drain, if that was clogged with that calls it to back up in the trunk ? Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.

  • #2
    I suggest you do it properly and spend some money.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Vintage Merlot View Post
      I suggest you do it properly and spend some money.
      Indeed, these cars are well worth preserving, so the investment in a new top will assure the longevity well into the future.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Vintage Merlot View Post
        I suggest you do it properly and spend some money.
        You’re assuming that there is money to spend. Times are tough for a lot of people right now.

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        • #5
          Finding a OEM replacement top might be a problem in itself? On one of my first convertibles years ago I used a denim iron-on patch on the inside to reinforce and seal a worn spot on the top. seemed to work well for the remainder of the time I owned the car. Worth a try.
          You also may check with Brad to see if he has a good used top in your color.

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          • #6
            It looks like a "raccoon" might have damaged the soft top while trying to find goodies inside. You might check
            with your insurance company to see if "vandalism by vermin" is covered.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by BillyL View Post
              Finding a OEM replacement top might be a problem in itself? On one of my first convertibles years ago I used a denim iron-on patch on the inside to reinforce and seal a worn spot on the top. seemed to work well for the remainder of the time I owned the car. Worth a try.
              You also may check with Brad to see if he has a good used top in your color.
              I do have several soft tops in amazing condition. Only 650 for the complete top and frame, just bolts in.

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              • #8
                I know a guy here in Sebring that just had a new top put on his T-Bird Blue car, just like mine. I think he spent around $2,500 for the top. Doesn't sound too out of line to me. I saw it and it looks like an original.
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