Considering how many mustangs you see with t-tops in the initial run though, it doesn't really seem that way.

I could be very wrong, but sales numbers for the mustangs that had t-tops would at least give us some historical data to look at.

 

something like 55 or 65% of fbod's produced in the last years were ttop, no? the rest being hardtop or convertible....from what I've seen, non-ttops are the rare kind.....

...helps ford capitalize on the ex-fbody click just a little bit better, why not? won't cost them anything really as an option and they can discontinue it if it doesn't sell.

If I was Ford, I would do it.

 

Yeah but like we have seen, when the fbody died there was no substantial jump in the sales of mustangs. It wasn't until the new style came out there was any buying frenzy. I just don't know...

 

Don't as that question over at stangnet.com as it's too much for that forum to handle.

I actually got a "Warning"....ohhh, now I'm quaking in my boots

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=557902

Marc

 

The shortest loan most people get is 3 years, the average is almost 7 now. A few years ago it was 5 years. That means that there were still a lot of fbody owners paying off their car that can now buy a mustang. Thats why you did not see a substantial jump in buyers before now. There were a lot of fbody guys that went to the Mach1 and the cobra also.

 

Yes....and keeping in mind that you were on a Mustang site, your statement wasn't antagonistic at all...

...nope...have no clue why they might give you a warning. You were very courteous, polite, and non-inflamatory with your statements. How dare they.

Shouldn't you be posting in the Lounge instead of this Forum?

On the topic...I'd love to see it, and hope it happens.

 

It's interesting that so many guys on the Mustang board do not want t-tops.

 

Mustangs had T-tops from 1975-1988.
It was an afterthought on the Mustang II (even though I think those looked better than the Fox versions).
There was roof framing to accomodate the T-top in the foxbody, but the work was still hacking on a hardtop, and making it fit - uncool IMO.
This approch opens the book for leaks, sealing problems, and fit/finish inconsistency, and frankly is a shoddy approach.
If a car was designed from the beginning with that roof structure in mind, the T-tops were properly blended into the body, seams and gaps are minimized, drainage was ececuted properly (instead of just trying to seal water out and make puddles), etc - then I think they are a viable and worthwhile option for those wanting to pay for it. I have 4 T-top cars, and I prefer the T-tops over a pop-out sunroof.

Was the DC2 designed for T-tops from scratch... idunno.
Based on the CDC "glassback" cars, I'd say it has the roof structure to provide a huge opening - no doubt. But to assume that a glass roof means you can also make cuts on the side of the roofline without sacrificing structural integrity is NOT WISE. If Ford has all the rigidity channeled through the upper door openings, I would opt not to cut the structural members for a whimsical ride without a roof over my head.

 

Makes two of us

 

Actually, Camaros look good with T-tops for the same reason Corvettes and even older Superas, GM G-bodies, and a few other select cars look good with T-tops, and it has squat to do with being low slung.

It's because it has a B-pillar that blends into the body. The thicker, the better. 80s era Monte Carlos and Grand Nationals look good with them. F-bods, older Superas, and Corvettes look good.

Mustangs will also look pretty good. Not as good as the cars with the thick B-pillar, but still even better than the G-bodies.

Guess who wins this year's award for scoring a direct hit that also happens to be true?

You can also expect a pretty serious horsepower increase going into the year GM brings their Mustang competitor out.

 

So from what I gather *maybe* T-Tops in 06, but don't count on it. Any chance of T-Top stang at this NAIAS? Also why is there no sunroof on the Mustangs (or the 350Z or GTO for that matter)? It will be very hard to give up T-Tops for a hardtop with not even a sunroof.

 

T-top option have worked well for camaro. It really is hard finding a hardtop. Despite it being an expensive 800+ dollar option, they sold like hotcakes on the the f-bodies. Ford sees this and sees that this is something that they are missing out on.

I am looking forward to it, and have no doubts that it will be a very popular option on the mustang. Not everyone wants to plop down 2,000+ dollars for a convertible, and the mustang doesn't have a moonroof/sunroof option (sun/moonroofs aren't that great anyways), and so this is a great option to add on to the list.

Have no doubts, they will sell like hotcakes and be a very popular option

 

i think Ford should stick with what they've got, the vert and HT. maybe they can start getting more of those glass roofs on them, it is really cool to see in person.

 

look at the concept.

 

still have pics from the show on my comp