Brown vinyl top
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Forum Name: 1972-1976 Ford and Mercury
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Topic: Brown vinyl top
Posted By: 67gt5003119
Subject: Brown vinyl top
Date Posted: 18-November-2024 at 6:10PM
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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? Trying to do this right!
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Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 19-November-2024 at 1:22AM
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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. ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
Posted By: 67gt5003119
Date Posted: 19-November-2024 at 6:54AM
Here is the sample patch on top of the standard black vinyl material. Does the brown look correct?
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Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 19-November-2024 at 8:33AM
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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. ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
Posted By: 67gt5003119
Date Posted: 19-November-2024 at 8:37AM
| 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. |
Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 19-November-2024 at 8:51AM
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.    ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
Posted By: 67gt5003119
Date Posted: 19-November-2024 at 10:04AM
| That looks to be the right color. Do you remember the texture pattern? |
Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 19-November-2024 at 1:12PM
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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. ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 21-November-2024 at 1:15PM
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.  ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
Posted By: 67gt5003119
Date Posted: 21-November-2024 at 4:21PM
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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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