
Preview our Convertible Top Installation GuideĬonvertible Top Guys' "How To Remove and Install Classic.Hydraulic Components: Hydraulic cylinders, motor pumps and hose sets all available and in stock.Shop with confidence: 6 year manufacturer warranty.To locate a professional installer please enter "automobile upholstery shops near me" in your browser search bar. This comprises use of a stapling gun and contact cement (as outlined in the manual summary in the link below.) There is no sewing involved. A handy and meticulous person may consider DIY installation. Installation: Professional installation is suggested.Usually the basic plastic kit works, but please measure your bow channels to be sure and order accordingly. Tacking Strips: The channel dimensions for the strips in the header and rear top bows vary.Windows: We offer tops with original plastic window.
Original Fabrics: Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl in black, Ford white and Ford blue (a pale blue now discontinued) Haartz Stayfast Canvas in black. Plastic windows are DOT rated heavy 40-gauge thick vinyl. Convertible top fabrics are mildew & mold resistant, and UV treated for color fastness. All seams are doubly electronically welded and sewn for added reinforcement. Extra fabric for header bow seal included. Molding over rear window and chrome tips supplied. Original Configuration: Two piece top, top section and window section integrate upon installation. Quality: Made to original specs, 100% fit guarantee. Over 200,000 units were produced in its three-year model run, quadruple that of the two-seater in its three-year span.Īlong with the 1958 Lincolns, the 1958 Thunderbird was the first Ford Motor Company vehicle designed with unibody construction.Ford Thunderbird Convertible Top Key Features: In response to Ford-conducted surveys two major changes were made to attract potential buyers: two rear seats were added and the level of luxury and features of a full-sized car were incorporated into a mid-size platform.Īs a result, sales soared and the new model dramatically expanded the personal luxury car market, winning the Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1958. The second generation Ford Thunderbird (also called Square Bird) was produced by Ford for the 1958 to 1960 model years as a successor to the popular 1955–1957 two-seater.