67 Convertible top

Raven · December 15, 2010 at 6:22 AM

Hi all

I have stripped my convertible top down. It was in a bad state, but will go to be powdercoated soon. The frame has nylon bushes which are worn/broken,that need replacing. Can someone tell me if there is a bushing kit available from suppliers in the US.

Regards Raven

6hypo5conv_old · December 16, 2010 at 3:01 PM

I am hoping that our friend earlyk will see this and chime in: He knows how to refinish the convertible frames very well and very correctly, I might add.

The frames were originally Electro-coated as powder coating wasn't invented yet-he has the facilities to do electro coating at his shop, and he most likely will be able to help with info on the bushings too.

6hypo5conv_old · December 17, 2010 at 3:12 PM

Here is the bushing kit for '65-'73 Mustangs at VA Mustang:

http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/Search.aspx?k=st-379

I would think that powdercoating would work as well-just need to make sure you get the correct sheen and texture...

My top frame was Electro-coated and sure looks great and just like the original!

C6ZZKGT · December 17, 2010 at 6:00 PM Official Post

That bushing kit is only for the power cylinder where it attaches to the top. I have a lot of NOS C5ZZ 7650512 A ones as Ford serviced them for quite a while. The tough bushings are the ones where the top folds and they are different.

-Fred-

6hypo5conv_old · December 19, 2010 at 5:22 AM

Thanks Fred!! I kinda thought that there was more to it than the kit I found.

Raven · December 19, 2010 at 6:29 AM

Thanks for assistance guy's. I have emailed earlyk and a few other specialist suppliers. One supplier (Convertible top specialist in Florida)has side rail rebuild kits with bronze bushes for most other makes of cars, but no mention of mustangs. I will wait to hear from them.

I have also spoken to an engineer who is happy to work with me to reproduce the bushes in nylon. They would be CNC milled in the correct look white nylon (not cheap). If this was the case I will have sets made.

Thanks again

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