Mustang Cover

I'm about to start looking for a new cover for my '69 Mustang. The upholstery shop by me wants around $400 for a custom one, but Nautiqueparts.com has their premium cover for $226. I believe it is secured with a drawstring, not sure if anyone has an opinion on this.

I am on my 2nd one in 20 years from here. Can't remember how much I offered but I think it was 200.It's really for a tique so the windsheild reinforcement is actually at the second strap in the picture below.My 1st cover had elastic at the gunnel,the new one has rope.

Just spoke with Ed at Angola and he was very helpful. Just a quick question, should I go with the standard drawstring option or have him add a few more inches and install snaps myself to match the ones currently on my hull? I imagine it would be a heck of a lot easier to cover without the snaps, just wasn't sure if the drawstring holds as well.

Unfortunately the holes were already drilled at some point, so figured it may be worth taking advantage of them? Might be able to get the tightest fit with snaps?

I agree, but there are a lot of snaps, way too many IMO. They are fairly high on the hull as you can see in the picture. How difficult would it be to fill the holes?

Chris,
Yes, now is the time to do it! Filling a hole with gel is really pretty easy but there are a couple concerns. When you remove the snaps, and unless the installer was careful removeding the gel around his pilot holes, you may find the gell cracked from driving the snap screw in. If it is cracked around the hole, you'll need to clean them up with a small burn in a Dremel. Next is chances are the screw go all the way through the hull. You'll need to plug the holes up so the gel doesn't leak out the backside. I've used tape if the hull is thin and if the hull is thick enough driven plugs in or even stuffed cotton balls into the bottom.

I suggest one of the large gel repair kits you can find at any marine supply. The trick is getting the color match but with the deep blue and the small size of holes you should be ok. Add the pigment that comes with the kit in small amounts until you're happy with the match. Mix up a decent size batch and then divide it into smaller batches. This way, you'll have all one color. Only add the hardener to one batch at a time until you get more comfortable since the gel will "kick" (harden) pretty quick. I would use some throw away glue injectors for getting the gel into the holes. Overfill them slightly and then put a piece of tape (3M fineline works great) over the fill and smooth it out just higher than the surrounding surface.

Sounds like you ordered directly from Angola. I've been very happy with their cotton canvases. They fit perfectly.