Yeah, as the prices for '69 and '70 sportsroofs keeps skyrocketing more people will start buying our cars and need parts. NPD just came out with new replacement converible interior quarter panels. None for the fastbacks, yet. They are charging $149 for a set. I know I paid more than that for my used sportsroof ones I got on ebay.
You know I have the same concerns finding parts for my 72 coupe. I have owned it for almost 3 years and still find that ebay and swap meets are the beeter sources of parts for these mustangs. However I have also seen in the past 3 years that aftermarket parts companies are starting to realize the market for parts for the big mustangs. They are begining to bring more parts and accessories to the market for us. Like some of the other posts have said more parts will continue to become more available in the coming years. It is hard to fight the I want it now mentality but in time we will get the parts we need. Probably one of the best things we can do as owners of the 71-73 mustangs is keep prodding the companies to increase their offerings for our cars. Eventually they will listen.
If you prod them to make the parts, make sure to buy them after they do.
Keep in mind you are comparing aftermarket parts availability to probably the single most popular car ever made, the 65-70 Mustang. Talk to the Maverick guys, or the Galaxie guys, or the AMC guys and you will hear worse tales of hardship.
All it takes to get this market going is money and the confidence by the people with it that they will get a return on there investment. Looking at the number of 71-73 Mustangs at shows and in the want ads, I am not sure that will ever pan out for them.
There is a reason a 72 coupe is cheaper than a 66 coupe. Not as many people want em, and the parts are more scarce.
Keep in mind you are comparing aftermarket parts availability to probably the single most popular car ever made, the 65-70 Mustang. Talk to the Maverick guys, or the Galaxie guys, or the AMC guys and you will hear worse tales of hardship.
All it takes to get this market going is money and the confidence by the people with it that they will get a return on there investment. Looking at the number of 71-73 Mustangs at shows and in the want ads, I am not sure that will ever pan out for them.
There is a reason a 72 coupe is cheaper than a 66 coupe. Not as many people want em, and the parts are more scarce.
I might be able to help
I think I have a set. What are these worth? Email me at mike@mikesmustangs.net. (Mike)
Stanger007 said:
I think I have a set. What are these worth? Email me at mike@mikesmustangs.net. (Mike)