Author Topic: 66 bonnet(hood) hinges  (Read 986 times)

Offline nationalmustangs

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66 bonnet(hood) hinges
« on: April 05, 2017, 06:54:19 PM »
hi all, how can i clarify if my bonnet hinges are genuine or repo? they have a number and lettering starting with OB and then numbers after that
« Last Edit: April 08, 2017, 06:00:13 PM by carlite65 »
6R08A160444 - Plant: San Jose CA, Date: Feb 01, 1966 DSO: Los Angeles

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Re: 66 bonnet hinges
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2017, 09:55:48 PM »
That sounds to be correct, and the numbers are likely the date code. A picture would be ideal.  I'm sure folks will likely want to know the build date of your car, plant it was built, etc...
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'

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Re: 66 bonnet hinges
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2017, 05:33:46 PM »
Here is a few pics of the hinges I am talking about guys
6R08A160444 - Plant: San Jose CA, Date: Feb 01, 1966 DSO: Los Angeles

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Re: 66 bonnet hinges
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2017, 08:07:24 PM »
Here is a few pics of the hinges I am talking about guys

What do the rivets look like on the outside surface?  Your looking for a X pattern

As far as the markings yes the OB is one fo the suppliers that San Jose used during 1966 production around the time your car was assembled. On the other side of the arm you will likely find another smaller number that I believe is the worker or inspector mark
« Last Edit: April 09, 2017, 06:17:58 PM by J_Speegle »
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Re: 66 bonnet(hood) hinges
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2017, 09:18:49 AM »
Ok guys I have updated my profile below to show the details on my car
6R08A160444 - Plant: San Jose CA, Date: Feb 01, 1966 DSO: Los Angeles

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Re: 66 bonnet(hood) hinges
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2017, 03:02:42 PM »
Ok guys I have updated my profile below to show the details on my car

Good idea ;)
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