Author Topic: Loop for 66 Convertible top  (Read 608 times)

Offline pknoerl59

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Loop for 66 Convertible top
« on: June 06, 2018, 09:42:36 AM »
I have a Metuchen built 1966 GT convertible. Red with white top
76A T 25 12D 16 1 6
Should there be a loop on interior back, appears there is a snap for one to hook to?

If so anyone have a pic of this? I doubt there is a source to buy one. Material to make it out of?

Offline Building 3

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Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2018, 10:43:24 AM »
If there is a snap there should be a strap and the other half of the snap. So your convertible top must be a replacement. My replacement came with the strap.  There should also be a leather strap on the zipper.  The zipper should be brass. I can post photos of mine, but it is a replacement and this site likes originals so maybe someone can post original photos.
1966 289 C code auto convertible December 1965 scheduled build at Dearborn.

1966 289 C code auto convertible
October 1965 scheduled build at Metuchen.

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Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2018, 10:54:05 AM »
The material was originally 'stretchy' type.  With a needle/thread, shouldn't be too much trouble to add it.  You'll need the tool to install the snap head on the end also.  A local auto upholstery shop may have one you can borrow.
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Offline pknoerl59

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Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2018, 05:35:04 PM »
Thanks for assistance, will get to work on it.

Offline NEFaurora

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Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2018, 03:04:35 PM »
Here's some pics of Original '65-'66 Zippers and Leather Pulls and Original '65-'66 Rear Strap Pulls.  Enjoy!
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Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2018, 03:12:33 PM »
Here's two more of a Original '65-'66 Zipper...
Tony Kovar (NEFaurora@aol.com)
1965 Mustang Convertible 200 cid 3spd manual
1966 Mustang Convertible Sprint 200 C4 Auto
2007 Mustang Convertible V6 Auto with "Pony Package".
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Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2018, 03:15:21 PM »
And here's some of an Original '65-''66 Rear Strap....Which was pretty much the topic of this thread...Again...Enjoy...!

« Last Edit: June 14, 2018, 03:18:32 PM by NEFaurora »
Tony Kovar (NEFaurora@aol.com)
1965 Mustang Convertible 200 cid 3spd manual
1966 Mustang Convertible Sprint 200 C4 Auto
2007 Mustang Convertible V6 Auto with "Pony Package".
1966 Mustang Sprint 200 Registry Owner/Moderator
MCA#70001