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    Posted: 18-November-2024 at 6:10PM
I am having a tough time finding a correct brown vinyl top. Mustang market sent me a sample but it is so small I cant figure out if the grain is correct. Does anyone have a close up shot of a correct brown top? Is the brown top design the same as a black lavant vinyl top? 
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I did purchase my white vinyl top from Mustang Market for my 72, but wasn't too concerned with the grain, so I just purchased.

I do have my original take off, so (if/when I remember that i posted this), I will try to get a photo of my original next to the replacement. 
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Here is the sample patch on top of the standard black vinyl material. Does the brown look correct?
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What year is  your car? I'm not seeing a brown vinyl top listed on Mustang Market.
Your sample appears much smoother than any vinyl top I remember seeing except for those half roof padded landau tops.

You picture it seems to present light in color as well, but this may be due to the black background.
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I have a 72. Marti says brown vinyl top. I called mustang market, they said they can make one. I was curious if anyone here has one or seen one. The color is darker than the picture shows. I would like to get as correct as possible.
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I had a one owner 73 back in 2004 with a brown vinyl top. This was a low mile garage kept car. Here are what I have for pictures that you can see the color and top on.
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That looks to be the right color. Do you remember the texture pattern? 
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Didn't get out to the shop today, but I'm pretty sure it matched what I have on my car now. I will get pics tomorrow, sorry for the delay.
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If my memory serves me right, the texture of the replacement I purchased from Mustang Market and the original on this car, was exactly what was on the 73...here are some pics of old being held over new.
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Perfect match! The black top i bought from ecklers is the same pattern as yours. But the one I got from mustang market is a little different. I would think all colors would have the same grain or texture. 
Your info is really helpful and much appreciated! 
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