Newbie needs Hard Top Help

[Morgan]

I have a 2004 Thunderbird with both a hard top and soft top. I am trying to put on the hard top and the owner's manual calls for a "Ford approved" tape to go between hte body and the top. I assume this is to protect the finish of hte body from being scratched by the top. The ford dealer wants $180 +/- for this tape! Is anyone aware of a more reasonable alternative?

 

[Ford blue blood]

Google the 2002/5 Bird and look for the Forum that deals with the new Birds. Bunch of great folks that can answer that question for you.

 

[karensbird]

Not really sure of alternative. Wife's car and she bought some from dealer. Got the screws on that one. What I will tell you, is that we have gone without for several years and have had not any problems at all. Her's is a daily driver and sits out side a lot, here in VA. If act when replacing this, I always had to clean the residue off. I also think it detracted from the cars looks when top was down.

 

[paul2748]

Go to ebay - they have everything