Topic: '69-'70 Mustang bumper arm insulators FOUND

[DougDyar]

Hello All

I'm searching for a pair of each type, tubular and u-shaped, front bumper arm insulators, group # 17B947.

I didn't realize these were originally on my car as they are missing.

Here's a link to a discussion on them:

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=23243.0

Thanks!

Doug

[DougDyar]

To update this thread:

I found a pair of the tubular ones. Now looking for only the ones that clip on to the top front of the bumper arm. Here's a pic I stole from Speegle:

[DougDyar]

Here's a pic of the rubber part I'm looking for:

[Armond]

Do you need a pair or one?

[DougDyar]

Do you need a pair or one?

I need one now. Chris gave me one, so I'm still one short...

[Armond]

I made a mold to make one for myself about 15 years ago from an original one. I have made a number of sets for some friends.  So if you want an Armond repo your welcome to it. 

[DougDyar]

I made a mold to make one for myself about 15 years ago from an original one. I have made a number of sets for some friends.  So if you want an Armond repo your welcome to it.

Wow! That's very nice of you to offer. I'd like to take you up on the offer. I'll be happy to compensate you for your trouble. Please contact me and we can work out the details. Thanks!
Doug

[Armond]

I will get back to you as soon as I get one made.  I looked in my shop today for the Mold but it seems I misplaced it. I'll find it!

[Armond]

Here is the one I made for you.  Armond

[BlackMcode1970mach1]

hi  !  did all mustangs come with these regardless of the plant they were built at? I would be interested in a set if so. what is the cost?  i have a dearborn  mach 1 . mark

[DougDyar]

Thanks to Chris and Armond I now have all four of the needed insulators. Thanks, guys!
Doug

[9TO2Hknot4cell]

Just curious, what were the purpose of the insulators? We have a 69 that's been in Family 50 years and never to my knowledge seen any, on the bumper braces on the mach.

[J_Speegle]

Just curious, what were the purpose of the insulators? We have a 69 that's been in Family 50 years and never to my knowledge seen any, on the bumper braces on the mach.

Would guess that like the rubber insulators on the round tubular bumper brackets they were reduce the possibility of direct contact, noise or vibration with other parts close by. In this example it would buffer the contact with the gravel panel/shield

Similar rubber insulators are used elsewhere on 69 and other years for this same apparent purpose.

Going to lock or close this thread down since we have sections on the site to discuss further and Armond has posted a Ford Sale post for these also

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=24077.msg149971#msg149971