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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: pknoerl59 on June 06, 2018, 09:42:36 AM

Title: Loop for 66 Convertible top
Post by: pknoerl59 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?

Title: Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
Post by: Building 3 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.

Title: Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
Post by: CharlesTurner 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.

Title: Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
Post by: pknoerl59 on June 11, 2018, 05:35:04 PM

Thanks for assistance, will get to work on it.

Title: Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
Post by: NEFaurora 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!

Title: Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
Post by: NEFaurora on June 14, 2018, 03:12:33 PM

Here's two more of a Original '65-'66 Zipper...

Title: Re: Loop for 66 Convertible top
Post by: NEFaurora 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...!