Stern Ladder for 1970 Mustang

WTB, boarding ladder for my 1970 Mustang.

That ladder may be tough to find if it was specific to CC... But if the hardware is generic, I bet it wouldn't be too hard to recreate one. My cousin has a ladder on his '68, I'll see if he can take some pictures and measurements.

Kudos for considering a ladder instead of a non-original platform! I'll echo Pete's sentiment, show us some pictures... I love the late 1st gen Mustangs.

Gary,
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Tim,
Ya know how on the Mustang it has the line that dips around the CC logos on the side. That line carries around to the transom right, giving the transom a two plane surface? Idk how to say it, if I was on a computer I'd post a pic of what I mean. I can imagine that'd throw a ratchet in his choice of a ladder.

I do know CC used a generic ladder at some point that looks to be a fit-all for CC's as well specifics.

Orlando76 wrote: Tim, Ya know how on the Mustang it has the line that dips around the CC logos on the side. That line carries around to the transom right, giving the transom a two plane surface? Idk how to say it, if I was on a computer I'd post a pic of what I mean. I can imagine that'd throw a ratchet in his choice of a ladder. I do know CC used a generic ladder at some point that looks to be a fit-all for CC's as well specifics.

No, shouldn't be a problem. Yes, the transom line does follow around from the sides, but attaching a ladder is not a problem. Depending on where the top leg makes contact, you just shorten the tubes and reattached the bracket to take up the "bump" difference..

I have a 70's ladder-- 3 steps I think...

No, it isn't. That is one of the things that attracted me to her.

aw380 wrote: She needs some work, before I dare send pics

Gary,
We see boats in all conditions so don't be bashful! (some that are even pretty hacked too) Since you mentioned it needs work, how are the stringers?

With pictures it's easy. Use the "post reply" and not the "quick reply". Click the tree icon with the up arrow. The box that comes up allows you to browse your computer.

Stringers are reasonably new. Lucky.

Gary S wrote: Needs work eh? Many have wished they started with one that nice!

Wow, I sure agree!! I was expecting something else.

68 mustang ladder

Blame my employer for the lack of a decent photo editor; I had to use arrows from Visio, copied into paint. Let me know if you want any other dimensions!

It will survive if your careful and you will be,the guard is much
like a vegetable peeler once you scrape yourself you won't forget

I personally would not put one on Gary,and have been thinking about removing mine,I think it ruins the look of the boat. It's not easy
getting your foot chest or shoulder high because the lowest step has
to be higher up than the bottom of the boat.It's like floating on your
back with your feet against the edge swim platform bringing your knees
to your chest and pulling yourself up with a rope. Think some sort
of rope ladder,one thats longer down into the water.

I have a number of 68-70 mustang hull numbers recorded and yours is about 170 boats older than the oldest I have, which are very early 68's. I'd say you have an early '67, which is consistent with the Poly... Later 67's got the LM/LA chryslers.

The mustangs I've seen with original ladders did not come with clearance bars.