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'33 Hot Rod
Ordered: 3/25/17. Delivered: 5/6/17. 1st start: 8/24/18
MK4 Roadster
Ordered: 7/10/13. Delivered: 8/20/13. Completed: 10/26/15.
I did everything except spray it. She ain't perfect, but she's mine.
I do
CVOBill
MK2 #???? Delivered 11/2002, Finished and Titled 6/2003 5.0, T-5, 4-Link, Sold 3/2005
Hot Rod #304 purchased 5/28/2017 from original owner Unassembled . Titled and plated 8/24/2017 Coyote,
TKO, 3-Link, Heat, A/C, Electric Power Steering, Convertible top
MK4 #9524 Picked up 1/18/19 306 Blueprint, T-5, 4-Link, Gas-N Pipes, Heater
Sent you a PM Mr Bill. Thanks
'33 Hot Rod
Ordered: 3/25/17. Delivered: 5/6/17. 1st start: 8/24/18
MK4 Roadster
Ordered: 7/10/13. Delivered: 8/20/13. Completed: 10/26/15.
I did everything except spray it. She ain't perfect, but she's mine.
I have one as well. Worked with Cad at Rod Tops on some refining.
Sides were good on mine but the rear fabic was about 3/4" too shot all along the back. Sent it back to them and they fixed it. EXCELLENT customer service.
Tim, what sort of refinements other than that?
'33 Hot Rod
Ordered: 3/25/17. Delivered: 5/6/17. 1st start: 8/24/18
MK4 Roadster
Ordered: 7/10/13. Delivered: 8/20/13. Completed: 10/26/15.
I did everything except spray it. She ain't perfect, but she's mine.
I sent them an email a while back asking if they had a way to modify the top for me if I chopped down the windshield. I never heard back from them. Kind of disappointed as I do like the rag top look and was planning on going that way. Was just worried about customer service when I never heard back from them.
TD, I've talked to Chad on the phone at Rod Tops and he was always very helpful, but hard to get a response via email. I don't think the top will work if you chop the windshield for a couple reasons. I have a hard enough time seeing out of the stock height windshield and your head would probably hit the top.
CVOBill
MK2 #???? Delivered 11/2002, Finished and Titled 6/2003 5.0, T-5, 4-Link, Sold 3/2005
Hot Rod #304 purchased 5/28/2017 from original owner Unassembled . Titled and plated 8/24/2017 Coyote,
TKO, 3-Link, Heat, A/C, Electric Power Steering, Convertible top
MK4 #9524 Picked up 1/18/19 306 Blueprint, T-5, 4-Link, Gas-N Pipes, Heater
I assume they replaced the rear piece with a longer one.
Would slitting the windshield mount holes and moving it back, or changing the angle slightly, help take up the extra 3/4”?
'33 Hot Rod
Ordered: 3/25/17. Delivered: 5/6/17. 1st start: 8/24/18
MK4 Roadster
Ordered: 7/10/13. Delivered: 8/20/13. Completed: 10/26/15.
I did everything except spray it. She ain't perfect, but she's mine.
My top fit the first time and would recommend it to anyone. If the windshield angle isn't correct the top wont fit, the angle is very important. I think if you modify it at the windshield mount it will effect how everything else fits, including the side curtains.
CVOBill
MK2 #???? Delivered 11/2002, Finished and Titled 6/2003 5.0, T-5, 4-Link, Sold 3/2005
Hot Rod #304 purchased 5/28/2017 from original owner Unassembled . Titled and plated 8/24/2017 Coyote,
TKO, 3-Link, Heat, A/C, Electric Power Steering, Convertible top
MK4 #9524 Picked up 1/18/19 306 Blueprint, T-5, 4-Link, Gas-N Pipes, Heater
I am planning on getting the rag top as well and not too far from installing the windshield so I searched and found the measurements.
From the top edge of the windshield to the top back (inside) of the door it should be 31" on both sides. Additionally, from the same spot on the windshield it is 32" on both sides for the mounting clevis.
Here is a clip from the manual.
OK, so I shaved a bit of the ridge off and a bit of adjustments I have the windshield fit perfectly, all measurements spot on.
New problem though. I have the 1/2 " to 3/4" gap at the centre of the back where the soft top meets the body. I see where Tim and Steve had the same problem. I am about to call FFR and Rod Tops for a fix, shipping to and from Canada can be very expensive.
Does anybody have a fix for this issue? Would love to know.
Thanks for any help.
Clay,
Do you have the adjusters tight on the rear? The one with the ball socket on the bottom and the rounded end on the top?
CVOBill
MK2 #???? Delivered 11/2002, Finished and Titled 6/2003 5.0, T-5, 4-Link, Sold 3/2005
Hot Rod #304 purchased 5/28/2017 from original owner Unassembled . Titled and plated 8/24/2017 Coyote,
TKO, 3-Link, Heat, A/C, Electric Power Steering, Convertible top
MK4 #9524 Picked up 1/18/19 306 Blueprint, T-5, 4-Link, Gas-N Pipes, Heater
Hi Bill,
I did open up the adjusters and saw the gap close a bit. I spoke to Chad at Rod Tops and he said sometimes the body may be low in that spot and needs to raise a bit but I have not tried that yet. i will look at it later and let you know the outcome.
Thanks very much for your help.
here are some pictures after installation.
Soft Top Install4.JPG Soft Top Install2.JPGSoft Top Install5.JPG
Checking in to see how the soft top worked out Clay. I'm on the verge of ditching my hard top and ordering a soft top from Rod Tops. I did some prelim measuring this morning and see that I'll need to adjust my windshield a bit. I have the same discrepancies from side to side that others have mentioned.
33 HotRod #1142
Started 5-9-19
Kingwood, Texas
I have soft top too from Rod Tops, fit was awesome right out of the box. The only issue I had was I got two driver's side curtains but to someone's point above, I just called and they sent me the correct one immediately. Great customer service.
On the 2nd pic below I don't have the curtains tucked in under the top in the back like I should but I was just checking fit.
I will really only ever use the top & side curtains for storage in winter. If I go on a trip I'll take the top with me but that will be rare.
Jim
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33 Hot Rod w/ 302 & Tremec T5; paint color is 68 Ford Mustang GT LimeGold
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...s-Build-Thread
Thanks Jim! That looks great.
I talked with Chad yesterday just to discuss some of my dimensional challenges. Sounds like there is some flexibility with the soft top and I should be good to go. I’m hoping to get some color samples from him to see if one of the reddish colors might work. I’ll be call FF soon to order.
33 HotRod #1142
Started 5-9-19
Kingwood, Texas
Definitely flexibility. There is one dimension from the top of the windshield to the door post that is supposed to be 32" according to the manual and I'm like 32-3/16" and had no issues with fit at all. There is a lot of adjustability in the top frame to make up minor dimensional differences. Obviously if your miles away like an inch or so you'll have problems but fraction of inches you should be fine.
Great quality on the product
Good luck.
Jim
33 Hot Rod w/ 302 & Tremec T5; paint color is 68 Ford Mustang GT LimeGold
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/show...s-Build-Thread
Mine fit perfect right out of the box. It did take a little adjustment to get everything to fit perfectly but it's a great top and looks perfect. Highly reccomend.