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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 Mustang => Topic started by: ragtop on February 06, 2016, 04:46:20 PM
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I own one of the most ignored Mustangs of the first generation. I have a 69 F code standard convertible. The truss head bolt that holds the convertible top locking mechanism to the top frame is constantly backing out. When it gets too loose to deal with, I have a 90* Phillips screw driver that I use to retighten it. I can't find a source for a replacement bolt anywhere. Most of the Mustang parts dealers only have bolts for 65-68 convertibles. Does anyone have any idea where I could acquire such an exotic part?
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I own one of the most ignored Mustangs of the first generation. I have a 69 F code standard convertible. The truss head bolt that holds the convertible top locking mechanism to the top frame is constantly backing out. When it gets too loose to deal with, I have a 90* Phillips screw driver that I use to retighten it. I can't find a source for a replacement bolt anywhere. Most of the Mustang parts dealers only have bolts for 65-68 convertibles. Does anyone have any idea where I could acquire such an exotic part?
This one? 380348-S2 per the May '75 MPC.
https://www.npdlink.com/store/products/truss_head_screw_convertible_top_at-167704-1.html (https://www.npdlink.com/store/products/truss_head_screw_convertible_top_at-167704-1.html)
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The problem may not be the bolt. I am not familiar with the '69s in detail but if the header is the same soft cast material as 65-68 the threads can just wear and provide slop.
Whenever I re-do a top I heli-coil the two latch pivots to address this issue... not "correct" but something no one will ever see/know without disassembling the top and a adjustment I (and most of the owners I explain the issue to) can live with...
HTH