I am getting a new top for my mustang, and all the pictures show a rib like thing on the back of the car just above the window. My car doesnt have this... any clue what it is. If you need a better description I can post a pic of what I am talking about. Thanks alot.

 

yea post a pic

 

I'm not sure what the year cutoff is, but the later cars (like my 93) don't have that retainer.

 

Here is the pic of what i am talking about... thanks for the help.

I couldnt get the picture to post so here is the link to the picture... Thanks for the help.

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Well I guess it did post... any way... i think the link will have a bigger picture if needed. Thanks

 

What piece are you talking about? Is it the trim cap where the top meets the back window, with the little chrome end pieces?

 

yeah thats the piece im talking about...

 

Must just be a difference in the way the tops are put together. Are you not wanting to have this piece when you replace the top?

 

just wondering if i needed that piece... thanks for your help.

 

After looking at mine, that piece has screws that hold the top down from inside. I believe there is a wood bow under that that helps hold the top to the fabric that joins around the back glass. I would say yes, you need that.