Thanks for the info/links. Another person saw my post and emailed me today with a few links, so hopefully when I pass the info to my parents, they can get a good idea of what they might pay and how to install it.
Sharky
Sharky opined in news:1uB_a.56933$ snipped-for-privacy@nnrp1.uunet.ca: >
> > Hello. My parents recently bought a 2002 Mustang Convertible, 3.8L V6,
> > completely loaded including power top and the high end Mach 460 stereo
> > system. Beautiful car, low kms (~16,000), they got a great trade-in value
> > on their 1995 Lebaron Convertible and an excellent deal on the Mustang > > itself.
> >
> > The other day, they saw a Mustang Convertible that was a few years older
> > than theirs that had the 'n' shaped rollbar installed over the rear seats
> > and through the middle section of the roof. When the convertible roof is
> > down, it is visible from outside of the car. When the roof is up, it is
> > covered over. Thinking the same rollbar would look great on their own car,
> > they are now searching for a source to purchase from and then have one
> > installed. They called the dealer, but the parts person told them it may
> > take some time to look it up and that it probably would not be cheap. I
> > also assured them that it would be much cheaper from a different source and
> > then have a professional shop install it rather than the dealership. > >
> > If anyone has some good sources for newer Mustang parts, preferrably
> > Canadian, would they please respond and post either an online link, phone
> > number or equivalent. Also, on the sites that I've seen so far, the only
> > mention/description as far as mounting the rollbar includes only the
> > floorpan and mounting hardware. I would think that it would be tied into
> > the frame, either welded, or drilled and then bolted to keep it rigid. To
> > be honest, my parents really only want it for looks, but my opinion is that
> > if they are about to spend $1000 or more, it sure as hell had better serve
> > some purpose in the event that the car did happen to overturn. > >
> > Thanks in advance for any help,
> > Sharky
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