Author Topic: Nassi and other convertible owners (Read 4494 times)

ron · « **on:** March 16, 2007, 08:54:13 pm »

Been toying with this idea for a while now. I would like to bring my 66 up to the noughties with a third brake light. Any thoughts or ideas because I don't get out to the show circuit much and see other cars.Was thinking about an aftermarket light behind the centre catwalk held down by industrial strength double sided tape, and filing a small hole in the trim for the wires to go thru.

HEVEN67 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2007, 09:04:50 pm »

:w please explain!

ron · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2007, 09:13:06 pm »

Don't worry Heven, just convertible talk.

HEVEN67 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2007, 09:43:26 pm »

Woop Woop Woop!!!!! NAAAR............... Hold still LAME BRAIN !
or ill kick ya in the head!
Hey Moe!! Look a Mustang....heven67??
Its a coupE

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/heven67/Nockyouout.gif

Don't worry Heven, just convertible talk

I know when Im not wanted

;] just tread on me and rub your feet in me!

nassi · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2007, 10:09:59 pm »

Ron, I like the idea of more visibility, but not sure what you refer to as the "catwalk". I assume its the panel between the trunk lid and the stainless strip? If so its a good height.

I had considered using a high intensity LED in place of the trunk lock, and activating the trunk via a remote. But thought this may be more pain than gain due to the limited light size.

Have you seen Marshalls setup, very discrete until lit up, and then you cant miss it. But it does require mods to the panel.

nassi

ron · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2007, 10:25:32 pm »

Arrrggghh I can't believe I know just a little bit more than the infamous Nas. I'm sure the catwalk is the 3 sections ( middle and 2 outers)in which you tack the rear of the convertible top to,you know... the fibrous or wood section sandwiched between the 2 metal bits.

HEVEN67 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2007, 10:48:31 pm »

'O' good!:p Im not alone!

nassi · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2007, 10:52:16 pm »

Ron, I dont think you realise the depth of my ignorance, not long ago Jas had to point out I couldnt even spell convertible. :+ He was right too.:;]

Thanks for the description, but I must say I have never heard the term used with reference to a Mustang. If they are the same bits the manual refers to them as (wait for it), side tacking strip and rear tacking strip, very imaginative these Ford folk. Am I on the right track yet?
nassi

ron · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2007, 10:57:44 pm »

Just had a browse thru Mustang Auto Parts Bris online catalouge.They refer them as catwalk moulds, chrome outers,costing expensive and a stainless steel centre, expensive too, so I'm assumming they're the trims. Phil , a little help!

nassi · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2007, 11:08:25 pm »

Thats sounds like the moulds (trims), the centre is stainless and the end peices are die cast.

So were you looking to attach the light to the trim?

nassi

ron · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2007, 11:28:07 pm »

Quote

Originally posted by ron
Was thinking about an aftermarket light behind the centre catwalk held down by industrial strength double sided tape, and filing a small hole in the trim for the wires to go thru.

Nah just on the panel, now what's that called??:+ ...Seriously. But you must admit, you learnt a new term huh?:a

nassi · « **Reply #11 on:** March 17, 2007, 09:04:33 am »

Yep, always learning.
nassi

jas24zzk · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2007, 09:29:59 pm »

The Panel between the deck lid and snap mouldings is normally called a Deck filler panel.

It is also quite commonly called a Catwalk, or a lower window filler.

IT all depends on what side you dress on, and whether your an educated wafer, or just a dumb tradie:a

Jas

ron · « **Reply #13 on:** March 17, 2007, 09:43:27 pm »

Or if your tanks half empty or half full. Hey I'm just a dumb farmer...looks like I'm lower on the job chain :+

nassi · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2007, 10:41:19 pm »

Sorry about all this sidetracking Ron, and thanks everyone for the input on terminology. But anyone got anything to say on the original question?
Ron, would your original plan allow for roof storage? or is this not an issue. :2
nassi

ron · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2007, 01:35:54 pm »

Now that I (we) know the correct terms, my original and still same thoughts are to put the brake light on the catwalk panel.Even though there's only about 2 inches left thanks to the trim, it may have to be a slim job and the wires going thru a small notch in the trim.With the top up or down or the boot on it wouldn't interfere. When you said "Marshalls" is that a brand name or some guys car?

HEVEN67 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2007, 02:13:23 pm »

Nope! I understand completely!:+
CLEAR as MUD!
Carry on Im a lernen!

nassi · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2007, 08:17:21 pm »

Marshall is a guy in QLD who built the nicest 66 convertible I've had the pleasure to see.
http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l75/voluntary/

Here are some pics of the car.

Havnt looked for awhile so not sure if it shows to tailend.
Hang in there Heven, I need support.
nassi

jas24zzk · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2007, 09:59:09 pm »

If you look at Page 5 of that link, there is a pic taken by night.

No Eye High light.

Cheers
Jas

nassi · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2007, 10:39:07 pm »

Yeah sorry Jas, didnt mean to imply there was eye level lighting, just pointing out how effective that setup is.
Man thats a nice car.
nassi

ThunderKiss · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2007, 10:40:12 pm »

If you don't mind putting GM parts on your Mustang, you could try a Calibra high mount brake light.
Only problem is it's 13"x4" so you would either have to modify the housing or mount it on the boot lid near the catwalk.

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