Power Window Replacement - '87 Vert

jchadscud · 11-06-2007, 07:40 PM

I recently purchased my dream car, a 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. The motor and exterior are in great shape, but there are a few things that need some TLC.

The first thing I would like to do is replace the power windows all the way around. The rear passenger window needs a lot of manual help to roll up and I'm not sure if it is the motor or the regulator.

What I'm looking for is a recommendation on a shop that can take a look and see what needs to be done to get the windows back in good shape.

Other things that will need some work in the future are replacing the front seats and some other interior work. Any tips on good shops in the DFW area would be great. I'm in the Carrollton/Addison area. Thanks!

drewskie68 · 11-07-2007, 02:26 AM

this prolly doesnt help you too much, but i just had my windows done(motor on one side and track or something on the other) i cant really remember what they did to it but it came out to be like 650 so just a heads up itl take a good bite out of your wallet

BigJnSA · 11-07-2007, 07:35 AM

before you drop that kind of cash, i think you would be able to do each window for about $10 and 45 minutes. ive had 3 fords that did this, and its a common problem. if you hit the switch, and hear the motor running, but the window is not moving - its the bushings in the motor. there are 3 plastic parts that break down inside the motor. all you need to do is yank the motor, take it apart, and replace the 3 plastic bushings inside. you can buy the bushings at autozone or pep boys for about $10. they are with the "HELP" brand OEM replacement parts. (like the door strikers, knobs, etc.) good luck.

here is a good write up. its for the SN95 body, and not the fox. however - its exactly the same procedure, and the motors are the same.
How to install on window lift bushings. - Mustang Forums at StangNet

thatdavidkid · 11-07-2007, 08:19 AM

gimme a holler if you want a hand, i can help you out w/ that, even if you have to replace stuff, you dont need to take it to a shop, i'm in denton, but i work in coppel... and i'm in carrolton fairly often too

jchadscud · 11-07-2007, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the replies fellas. I am not very mechanically inclined, but plan on getting that way by working on this car. I'm guessing the rear windows are a little tougher to get at and that is where I have the major problem. My thought was to find a shop that was willing to let me observe and then I would know for next time.

David - I appreciate the offer and might take you up on that. Have you replaced the rear window motor/bushing on a Vert before?

The window motor runs, so I am guessing it might just be the bushings as many have suggested.

drewskie68 · 11-07-2007, 11:54 AM

.... where were yall with this info like 3 months ago haha

priji · 11-13-2007, 03:05 AM

hai,
thank you

thatdavidkid · 11-13-2007, 05:58 AM

i haven't done this on a mustang vert before, but when it comes to this kind of stuff, most cars are similar enough to figure it out.... i've done window motors on camaros before.. and ask anyone, that's one of the hardest cars to do it on... and i'v edone a variety of other vehicles... plus, the only difference will be that you have to pull the interior panels in the back rather than just the door panel... and i've done lots of stereo work, so interior panel removal is one of my specialties

J5 · 11-23-2007, 05:53 PM

hey the vert isn'treally hard. I changed out all of the bushings out my motors and it just cost me for the bushings. You can get them at any part store and it doesn't take that long. In the vert you will have to take off the back panels, to get to the motors. The motors are coverd by a black plastic cover. But there not any different then the front door motors except that the gear is longer then the front. But the bushings will work the same

thatdavidkid · 11-23-2007, 08:08 PM

still up to help you with this whenever you want.. i'm in denton

Mustang_68_Coup · 11-24-2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJnSA

...replace the 3 plastic bushings inside. you can buy the bushings at autozone or pep boys for about $10. ...

We did both of our pickups ... you can skip the rebuild kit and use metal nuts. They won't crack and break with age. Then it becomes a 50c fix, too!

Ask Don if you want the nut size, as I am female and can tell you they are about the size of the end of my index finger! LOL!

11-06-2007, 07:40 PM	#1
jchadscud Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	Power Window Replacement - '87 Vert I recently purchased my dream car, a 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible. The motor and exterior are in great shape, but there are a few things that need some TLC. The first thing I would like to do is replace the power windows all the way around. The rear passenger window needs a lot of manual help to roll up and I'm not sure if it is the motor or the regulator. What I'm looking for is a recommendation on a shop that can take a look and see what needs to be done to get the windows back in good shape. Other things that will need some work in the future are replacing the front seats and some other interior work. Any tips on good shops in the DFW area would be great. I'm in the Carrollton/Addison area. Thanks!

11-07-2007, 08:19 AM	#4
thatdavidkid looks mean, workin' on the fast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton Posts: 3,803 Trader Rating: (0)	gimme a holler if you want a hand, i can help you out w/ that, even if you have to replace stuff, you dont need to take it to a shop, i'm in denton, but i work in coppel... and i'm in carrolton fairly often too __________________ t-5 swap, billit quadrant, upr firewall adjuster, steeda tri-ax, custom jb tool and fab one off subframe connectors, 8.8 w/posi and 4.10's with 5 lug axles, tubular upper control arms, southside lowers, and pbr twin piston front calipers with "snowflake" wheels

11-13-2007, 05:58 AM	#8
thatdavidkid looks mean, workin' on the fast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton Posts: 3,803 Trader Rating: (0)	i haven't done this on a mustang vert before, but when it comes to this kind of stuff, most cars are similar enough to figure it out.... i've done window motors on camaros before.. and ask anyone, that's one of the hardest cars to do it on... and i'v edone a variety of other vehicles... plus, the only difference will be that you have to pull the interior panels in the back rather than just the door panel... and i've done lots of stereo work, so interior panel removal is one of my specialties __________________ t-5 swap, billit quadrant, upr firewall adjuster, steeda tri-ax, custom jb tool and fab one off subframe connectors, 8.8 w/posi and 4.10's with 5 lug axles, tubular upper control arms, southside lowers, and pbr twin piston front calipers with "snowflake" wheels

11-23-2007, 08:08 PM	#10
thatdavidkid looks mean, workin' on the fast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton Posts: 3,803 Trader Rating: (0)	still up to help you with this whenever you want.. i'm in denton __________________ t-5 swap, billit quadrant, upr firewall adjuster, steeda tri-ax, custom jb tool and fab one off subframe connectors, 8.8 w/posi and 4.10's with 5 lug axles, tubular upper control arms, southside lowers, and pbr twin piston front calipers with "snowflake" wheels

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11-07-2007, 02:26 AM	#2
drewskie68 drewskie68 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,193 Trader Rating: (0)	this prolly doesnt help you too much, but i just had my windows done(motor on one side and track or something on the other) i cant really remember what they did to it but it came out to be like 650 so just a heads up itl take a good bite out of your wallet

11-07-2007, 08:48 AM	#5
jchadscud Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the replies fellas. I am not very mechanically inclined, but plan on getting that way by working on this car. I'm guessing the rear windows are a little tougher to get at and that is where I have the major problem. My thought was to find a shop that was willing to let me observe and then I would know for next time. David - I appreciate the offer and might take you up on that. Have you replaced the rear window motor/bushing on a Vert before? The window motor runs, so I am guessing it might just be the bushings as many have suggested.

11-07-2007, 11:54 AM	#6
drewskie68 drewskie68 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,193 Trader Rating: (0)	.... where were yall with this info like 3 months ago haha

11-13-2007, 03:05 AM	#7
priji Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15 Trader Rating: (0)	hai, thank you

11-23-2007, 05:53 PM	#9
J5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (0)	hey the vert isn'treally hard. I changed out all of the bushings out my motors and it just cost me for the bushings. You can get them at any part store and it doesn't take that long. In the vert you will have to take off the back panels, to get to the motors. The motors are coverd by a black plastic cover. But there not any different then the front door motors except that the gear is longer then the front. But the bushings will work the same