These are usually left out of any replacement top but present on all original installations. Its purpose was to prevent a gap from forming between the rear window and the top. The pocket for this piece is present in some replacement tops (others have a strengthener built in) and can be installed with the finished top on the car although it is much easier to install with the top. Correct gauge galvanized steel cut to the correct original shape.
Ford Mustang Years:
1965 (65), 1966 (66), 1967 (67), 1968 (68), 1969 (69), 1970 (70), 1971 (71), 1972 (72), 1973 (73)
Above years shown are used for searches and are not application listings.
Mercury Cougar Years:
1969 (69), 1970 (70), 1971 (71), 1972 (72), 1973 (73)
Above years shown are used for searches and are not application listings.
Ford Falcon and Ranchero Years:
1960 (60), 1961 (61), 1962 (62), 1963 (63), 1964 (64), 1965 (65)
Above years shown are used for searches and are not application listings.
Ford Fairlane and Ranchero Years:
1964 (64), 1965 (65), 1966 (66), 1967 (67), 1968 (68), 1969 (69), 1970 (70)
Above years shown are used for searches and are not application listings.
Ford Torino and Ranchero Years:
1968 (68), 1969 (69), 1970 (70), 1971 (71)
Above years shown are used for searches and are not application listings.
NPD Part Number : 525A00-1A Manufacturer Reference #'s: Convt top strap,
1965-1973 MUSTANG
1969-1973 COUGAR
1960-1965 FALCON BODY 76 (CONVERTIBLE)
1968-1971 TORINO BODY 76 (CONVERTIBLE)
1964-1970 FAIRLANE BODY 76 (CONVERTIBLE)
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.