See attached.

 

The front edge of your top is not installed well. The corners are not folded in and the material has not been properly trimmed. I don’t see any sign of the proper staples either. It is no wonder it is falling apart. The top should be glued in place then held with STAINLESS Steel staples. Next the Excess material trimmed. And then the weatherstrip is installed.

The front edge should look like the pics on page 73 & 74 in the guide sheza posted. Then the header seal gets installed with glue and staples As shown on pages 75-79. Finally the weather trip gets bolted and screwed into place.

 

Follow up questions..

Should I add staple, trim, and fold. Or is it something I have to take steps back further?

"Then attach the front center section by installing the retainer strip and screwing in place with 12 screws across the bow."
Does anyone have pictures of the weatherstrip screwed in place? What does the retainer strip look like? I attached a picture of one I found online. I don't think I have one with my car

I know my top was not installed perfectly by previous owners but I am only trying to finish it for weather/wind purposes. It is my weekend car for fun. They provided the parts/weatherstrip kit so I am trying to figure if I overlooked a piece.

THANK YOU!

 

Thank you both very much! I will start with this and see if I have any other questions

 

Where are you located?

 

Here is how the weather strip it goes on

There are somewhat detail pics and instructions in the Assembly Manual.

 

Thank you very much for the extra details. I will get the supplies and try to follow as close as I can

 

Where are you located?

I am in Azusa, California

Where are you located?

I am in Azusa, California

 

Here are some more

 

I found this one available online..

1964.5-1968 Ford Mustang convertible top front header seal weatherstri

Convertible Top Specialists is now manufacturing new header seal retainers for most Ford cars, this header seal retainer is made just for the 1964-1/2 to 1968 Ford Mustang.On most Ford cars the header seal (attached to the bottom of the front header bow and it seals to the top of the windshield...

www.topsdown.com

 

I finished installing the trim and weather stripping on my mustang. I've always had a slight misalignment when latching down the top. The passenger side always needs a quick adjustment. Now with the weather stripping in there it takes quite a bit longer too get it locked down. Is there some type of adjustment I can make?

 

What do you mean by misalignment? Is the top shifted right to left or is the drivers side more forward then the passenger, is one side higher than another? There are several adjustment points in the top Depending on what is wrong.

 

That is not all too uncommon, but you can adjust the latch forward and back a small amount.by loosening the two bolts that hold it to the frame. The frame can also be adjusted a bit in the back whe it mounts to the car. It can be moved up a little to push the front forward. You will have to remove the staples from the front of the frame so the top is loose enough to adjust the frame.
The reason the latch moves up is because the threads are worn out where the bolt holding the handle to the latch frame. A helicoil can be used to repair it.

 

Thank you for the help. The latch is not what moves. The top rail on the windshield where the hooks go moves. I know some of the screws are not correct so that may the issue. Do you happen to know the screw size?

 

NPD or AMK should have those screw kits. Those are probably a #8, but then they are oval head chrome. You need to search the two companies mentioned. I have a 65 Vert and have purchased many specific kits from both.

 

This is probably what you need

Sun Visor Side Brackets and Windshield Top Molding Mounting Kit - #04145-1K - National Parts Depot

On some tops you have to latch one side, then hit the switch again to get the top to close a bit further. Do both sides come up evenly and together? If not you might need to replace one or both lift cylinders.

Unfortunately the best way to adjust the top frame is before you put the top one when you can adjust the frame to the windows and front header. Once you put the top in it is harder to make adjustments.