Mustang Retractable Roof

Smith the designer engineer and head of the 1957 to 1959 ford retractable project the task of making a retractable hardtop for the mustang.

Mustang retractable roof. A variety of removable hardtop designs were considered and smith ultimately pitched the idea for a retractable mustang with some key differences. Research the chevrolet corvette find a used chevrolet corvette. In 1966 ford assigned ben j. The most complete and correct mustang convertible top replacement kit on the market.

From the outset smith intended his prototype to use a manual folding roof. Better still with the top lowered the corvette convertible still offers the same amount of cargo room 12 6 cubic feet as the regular hardtop model that model has a removable roof as well. Available in black or white these mustang convertible top replacement kits have all you need at a great price. Complete mustang convertible top replacement kits.

It transforms what could be a downright boring car into one with a sense of adventure. A new mustang top new rear glass window convertible top pads and a new mustang well liner. 1966 ford mustang retractable hardtop 3 4 front roof half way down courtesy john duley in the mid 60s ford was on top of the world still riding high on the mustang s 1964 introduction. While not a drag strip showoff the baby mustang especially with the roof off is a wonderful summertime cruiser.

He took a well optioned 1965 mustang and added torque boxes and rocker panel reinforcement before slicing off the roof. A soft top convertible fitted with a cloth or vinyl roof is a sweet and simple thing. The retractable hardtop was an option that ford motor company scheduled to be available for the 1967 mustang. The vette s retractable 2 piece hardtop lowers in less than 20 seconds.

But we must address an important issue related to the retractable roof and its operating procedure. It is an option that ford motor company scheduled to be available for the 1967 mustang. Smith the designer engineer and head of the 1957 to 1959 ford skyliner retractable project the task of making a retractable hardtop for the mustang. A sunroof was an option in some fox body models i owned a 1987 mustang lx 5 0 with a factory sunroof and 5 speed back in the day.