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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1971 - 1973 => Topic started by: Mike.Griese on May 14, 2020, 12:12:14 PM
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Hello - I tried search but came up empty. I am looking for guidance on the finishes for the clutch and gearbox activation parts. The MCA judging rules are a bit vague in these areas. They merely state that the transmission "linkage" is Clear or Yellow Zinc dichromate, reverse lock rod is yellow Zinc dichromate in the Boss concours trailered/driven rules. The transmission type is not specified and linkage is not a very precise term given the lack of transmission type. The '71-'73 concours trailered/driven rules state that the linkage is phosphate and oil and that manual transmissions should have a lower shifter boot, so there seems to be some conflict in the rules. Any insights are appreciated!
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For reference when searching. Not as much information out there on the big body Mustangs.
My Boss 351 has manual transmission.
The 4 speed rods are yellow(gold) cadium.
The reverse lock out rod is silver cadium.
Confirmed with a MCA Gold Judge specializing in 1971/73.
The 2023 MCA rules for Concourse Trailered/Driven were still incorrect for the 1971 model.
MCA was referencing the 69/70 Bosses. I discuss with judges prior to start of judging.
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Mike,
The clutch rods, equalizer bar and brackets are (Clear) zinc or cadmium (silver), and as Paul stated, the shifter rods are zinc or cadmium with a yellow dichromate finish, the levers on the rods are bare steel, the lever trunnions are yellow dichromate. There was a rubber lower shift boot on both 3 and 4 speeds (the 4 speed version is very hard to find, and not reproduced). The lock out rod is silver cad (or zinc) with a paint mark for ID.