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Offline Toejamm

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Branded Mustang is finally finished
« on: April 25, 2012, 03:56:19 PM »
Here are some pics of my just finished (yesterday) Branded Mustang. 

By the way, in honor of the Mustang's 50th birthday in 2014, Building "T" at the Carlisle Ford Nationals will be filled with Special Edition Mustangs.  Please PM me if you are interested in displaying your Special Edition Mustang.  And please pass the word along.  It will be a once in a lifetime experience to see 50 Special Edition Mustangs under one roof.

Thanks,
Fran Cosentino
Present Mustangs:
1967 Branded Edition Mustang Coupe
1967 Indy Pacesetter Coupe
1997 Woodward Dream Cruise Edition GT Conv.
2008 Bullitt  Pre-Production 1PP01 - Media Car - First Bullitt Made

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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2012, 04:02:17 PM »
More pics.
Present Mustangs:
1967 Branded Edition Mustang Coupe
1967 Indy Pacesetter Coupe
1997 Woodward Dream Cruise Edition GT Conv.
2008 Bullitt  Pre-Production 1PP01 - Media Car - First Bullitt Made

Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2012, 08:37:34 PM »
Looks very nice - you must be pleased with getting it finally finished

Will move the subject to the 67-68 area ;) so others, in the future will find your car with ease
Jeff Speegle

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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2012, 12:01:27 AM »
I like the color combination.  I also like the texture in the vinyl roof.  What color is the exterior?
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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2012, 12:48:55 PM »
I like the color combination.  I also like the texture in the vinyl roof.  What color is the exterior?

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Present Mustangs:
1967 Branded Edition Mustang Coupe
1967 Indy Pacesetter Coupe
1997 Woodward Dream Cruise Edition GT Conv.
2008 Bullitt  Pre-Production 1PP01 - Media Car - First Bullitt Made

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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2012, 03:34:00 PM »
Congratulations! Looks fantastic!

How were you able to replace/restore the unique vinyl top?

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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2012, 05:37:05 PM »
Congratulations! Looks fantastic!

How were you able to replace/restore the unique vinyl top?

It is an NOS top.  I have been scrounging around for them for years.  I have 5 more - all different.

Thanks,
Fran
« Last Edit: April 30, 2012, 03:12:30 PM by Toejamm »
Present Mustangs:
1967 Branded Edition Mustang Coupe
1967 Indy Pacesetter Coupe
1997 Woodward Dream Cruise Edition GT Conv.
2008 Bullitt  Pre-Production 1PP01 - Media Car - First Bullitt Made

Offline Skyway65

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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2012, 09:49:32 PM »
Pardon my ignorance--what is a Branded Mustang? :-[
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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2012, 10:00:22 PM »
Pardon my ignorance--what is a Branded Mustang? :-[

I had the same question but was too ignorant to ask.
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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2012, 11:47:18 PM »
I've never seen such a mustang, the roof material looks like a pillowcase. Is this how the material feels or is it vinyl?

It looks very unique.
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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2012, 10:35:08 AM »
Pardon my ignorance--what is a Branded Mustang? :-[

Being a Branded Mustang owner, here is what I know(or think I know)....

The Branded Mustang Kit was introduced in late 67-early 68(model year).  The kit was used by dealers on new and used Mustang coupes.  It could also be ordered for 65-66 coupes.  The kit was was distributed by DSI Corp., Plymouth, Mich. directly to Ford Dealers.  It consisted of:

Pre-cut, hand-sewn vinyl top - 15 different colors or patterns
2 Black and brass, or silver and black C-pillar emblems - marked left and right
Left and right Screw-On quarter moldings - with Ford part numbers
Pre-cut "Throughbred" stripes in five colors (Red, white, black, blue, gold)
Two cans of Mastic glue
Ford instruction guide

This all came in a 3 ft long shipping tube from DSI.

I have five complete kits with four still in their original shipping tubes.  Two are 65-66 and the rest are 67-68.  the tops are all different and range from "pretty cool" to ""butt ugly".  Keep in mind - It was the 60's.  I also have stripes in red, white and gold.

I have instructions, Throughbred stripe identification charts, order form, invoices from DSI, a copy of an introduction ad in a dealer publication, and a copy of an ad in the Washington Post, July 17, 1968 introducing Shelton Ford's exclusive "California Mod Mustang".  It's a Branded kit without the emblems.  I also have a pair of promotional Branded cufflinks.

They are vinyl tops, but they are textured to match the pattern.

Thanks,
Fran
Present Mustangs:
1967 Branded Edition Mustang Coupe
1967 Indy Pacesetter Coupe
1997 Woodward Dream Cruise Edition GT Conv.
2008 Bullitt  Pre-Production 1PP01 - Media Car - First Bullitt Made

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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2012, 10:43:14 AM »
Thanks, for the "jamm!"
66 Metuch Conv
Nightmist, Std Blu Int
6T08C223904    76A       K         22       15c     21      6        6
                      BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  XMSN
   C/O  785                                   (rotation #)
   16    C14   6T08C223904        (weld bay 16, bucked MAR 14)

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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2012, 07:19:24 PM »
The Branded Mustang Kit was introduced in late 67-early 68(model year).  The kit was used by dealers on new and used Mustang coupes.  It could also be ordered for 65-66 coupes.  The kit was was distributed by DSI Corp., Plymouth, Mich. directly to Ford Dealers.  It consisted of:


First congrads on the car.

Did you find out who supplied the top for the kit? Looks like something that Acme would have done - in fact saw installation instructions of a similar/same top a couple of weeks back while discussing a related car/project
Jeff Speegle

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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2012, 02:22:11 PM »
First congrads on the car.

Did you find out who supplied the top for the kit? Looks like something that Acme would have done - in fact saw installation instructions of a similar/same top a couple of weeks back while discussing a related car/project

The name on the back of the vinyl top is Masland Duran.  I will post some pics of the other tops and the kit.
Present Mustangs:
1967 Branded Edition Mustang Coupe
1967 Indy Pacesetter Coupe
1997 Woodward Dream Cruise Edition GT Conv.
2008 Bullitt  Pre-Production 1PP01 - Media Car - First Bullitt Made

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Re: Branded Mustang is finally finished
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2012, 04:12:51 PM »
I was able to post one pic.  I guess they use too many megagigabiggabytes...

Fran
« Last Edit: May 04, 2012, 05:49:40 PM by Toejamm »
Present Mustangs:
1967 Branded Edition Mustang Coupe
1967 Indy Pacesetter Coupe
1997 Woodward Dream Cruise Edition GT Conv.
2008 Bullitt  Pre-Production 1PP01 - Media Car - First Bullitt Made