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2004 Hard Top Installation Tips

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I just bought this car and have no idea how to take the hard on and off, does anyone know of a good video online that would guide me through it? Or written instructions with pics? Thanks for any suggestions!
 
Since you obviously didn't receive an owner's manual when you purchased the car, here are the hardtop removal and installation instructions from the owner's manual.

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue

Installing the Top from Page 54.jpg
Installing the Top from Page 55.jpg
Installing the Top from Page 56.jpg
Removing The Top from Page 57.jpg
 
Hi all, just bought a 2004 TBird, and having a heck of a time trying to get the drivers side torx screw to engage. No issues on the passenger side. Not sure if the screw is striped or if the top just isn't coming close enough to engage.

Just curious - how large is the gap between the window mounting and the hardtop before trying to engage the screw?

Thanks!
Scott
 
Sounds like you are not lined up properly. Distance between screw and hole should be close unless the screw is blocking the space between the frame & top !

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