1986 Mustang GT Project - T-Top Weather Strip Replacement - Part 3

Part 3 - Window Adjustments / Water leak test

In this video we complete the t-top weather strip replacement. Attempt to adjust the windows and give it quick leak test! I learned that you should NOT attempt this until all door mechanics are good. That means replace the window slide bushings and make sure the door pins and strikers are in good working order!

[simcoecountygearheads]

Oh the floor vid helped now I find this! Going to save this for
Later!!!

[Bob-tycz]

I had this fun too about 5 years ago with my T-Tops, wish I had this video. There is no way to get the window to quit leaking without spending the extra $30 on each side to change the hinge pins and readjusting the door gaps, window guides and window regular arm rollers. Once that is done they set up fine and will not leak much (wind). As I remember my friend had a new one back in the day he was taking his car in a few times for it leaking. Now mine, 5 years later after the seals are all dried out and need it again. Thanks for the tutorial.

[dianathiessen]

I appreciate the tutorials, my son is looking at an 84 gt!!

[JamesSmith-bqfv]

Yea I have a 1983 Ford glx Convertible Mustang the both of my windows roll down The back window don't meet up with the front window

[fomobros]

Great advice, thanks for making the vid, and the link to the t top manual!

[-tolife]

I feel your stress man I went through the same thing & mine still leak more than before

[MrMikestang]

Hey Mike... Put some boom mat and/or some insulation paper or even a garbage bag between the door panel and door before you put the door panel back on, it helps cut down on the sound.. Also a cheap but very effective way to prevent rust from forming inside the bottom of the doors is to just take some mineral or baby oil in an bottle and with the door panel off pour some down into the inside of the door with the glass up- let it go into all of the bottom of the door and the seams. it will prevent the door from rusting out. You can also use PB Blaster or a Penetrating oil. Also put some white lithium grease on the window regulator gear and sliders, i will make a huge difference. Great job on doing this yourself as adusting the windows on these cars is a PITA.. I have to find a place that sells some of that foam rope for my 86 T Top

[wildbillo]

oh wow... worn bushings are just a bad deal... I am fortunate mine are not like that. I was able to stuff weather stripping behind my seals to compensate most of the gaps...thank GOD...lol but now I am gonna bring it to a professional window adjuster...or I'll smash it. no patience...
BTW...your leak test is nothing like Florida storms down here lol... ya need to try it with a pressure washer hahaa

[robhunter]

Hi, are the bushings available for the inside door mechanisms and if they are who would sell new ones?

[Dion]

Definitely don't blame you on not wanting to do that again! PITA

[BlakeAlbert]

Hey good video! always nice to find another smaller car youtuber making mustang content. Keep it up homie!

[jT-xolu]

Use a Grip Window Mount with Suction Cup and Market with some water based paint to reline it

[gregbartholomew]

I have a question my Mustang the driver side door the molding hangs down what can I do to stick that back in place and I really don't want to replace the molding

[jeffreygoss]

Did you research on how much it would cost to fix the pins and play in the window? It just goes to show how much play is in the window! Looks great besides that!