Another small milestone for my project. My convertible top package arrived today. I am so happy with my color choice. I chose Ford’s dark blue to compliment the white body. Here is a picture of the front wind-strip (I believe that’s the proper name).
Here is the same color top on a 1966 Mustang.
I’m sure the installation will be a slow process for me. The last time I installed a convertible top it was on my 1971 MGB. That was a less complicated frame and much smaller 
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Steven
I did the same thing on my 72 Triumph. It wasn’t that hard of a job at all but it was a smaller top.
Hey Steven,
That’s going to look really sharp when you’re done. I’m really looking forward to seeing the finished product.
I was unaware of that Ford had a dark blue convertible top color. What year did they offer that and from what supplier did you get the top from? I am just curious because I needed a darker blue top for one of my Mercurys and could not find anything Ford related in that color so I ended up with a dark blue canvaz top. Thanks.
Thanks Jeff!
Gry, I ordered my top package from the Convertible Top Guys website: 1967-68 Ford Mustang & Mustang Shelby Convertible Tops and Convertible Top Parts
While I am pleased with the product and pricing, Convertible Top Guys lacked communication skills as a retailer. I only received confirmation when I placed my order on their website. No emails followed my order and I had to call three different times to get status updates on my order. So that leaves a lot to be desired. The top is made by Kee Auto Top. Here are some pictures of the labels and color samples.
Steven,
I keep meaning to ask and I don’t believe I’ve seen it in re-reading the thread, but is your lower color going to be the traditional Argent shade, or are you just using that pattern with a different color. Don’t imagine your doing the GTE trim or are you going to do a pinstripe to create a separation?
David, I am not using the traditional Argent GTE color. I’m trying to keep my theme of pulling together different styling cues from prototype Cougars or significant 1st generation Cougars. I went with a solid color Ford light gray similar to the Bud Moore Trans AM series Cougars.
Steven
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It has been unseasonably warm this past week so I started working on the top. I have installed new tack strips in the header bows. I have also installed the top header pads on each side of the frame. Now that the number four is in place, I can start on the rear window and rear quarter pads. I could not pass up the opportunity to lay the top on the frame to get an idea of how it with look when finished. I am really pleased with the dark blue top.
Installing the convertible top is a tedious task to say the least. A lot of measuring, stapling, staple removal and adjustments to get everything wrinkle free. I’m moving slowly and taking breaks between adjustments and re-stapling the top. The rear quarter tack strips have been the biggest challenge. I have the rear window curtain in place and the right rear quarter fitted.
I filled nearly half of a coffee can with staples back when I did mine.
I’m slow but the top install is heading towards the halfway mark. A lot of adjusting and pulling to get everything tight and wrinkle free. This installation is quite the workout on my hands, fingers, and arms.
Its a misstamp, notice the upper case V’s on either end of the top VIN - that was the method of voiding a misstamped VIN, and a correct VIN is stamped below it.
Phil
Sign me up for a pair!
Are you happy with how the lexan has held up?
I was just sitting here thinking "why not marry up the Mustang rear trim piece with the Cougar frame and then get a new piece of glass made?
I mean other than it requiring skills I surely don’t have and not even knowing if a piece of glass like that could be custom made 
Don, I am pleased with the lexan. It was a good choice for me because the convertible Mustang door glass I used is clear. So all of the glass and lexan blended well.
Thanks for the compliment on my fender emblems. Incorporating Andrew’s walking Cougar gave it the custom touch I wanted.
Steven
I think I am going to just cut the hump off and know my window will have less than a perfect seal. Once I file my cut and send it in for rechrome at first glance it should not be so obvious. There is no perfect solution and your interior panel still will have the hump.
I finished the modifications needed for the clutch pedal assembly. I used the Mustang Steve cable clutch kit. The kit is straight forward and good quality.
Once finished, I fabricated the stop out of 1-1/4 steel angle and tapped the bolt hole.
After fabricating the clutch pedal stop, it was time to reassemble the entire assembly.
Steven
