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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1969 - 70 Shelby => Topic started by: Bob Zink on May 11, 2016, 09:56:48 AM
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Were these convertible decklid rubber bumpers identical to the hood rubber bumpers? Mine appear to be double-nuts, which I think is incorrect. I want to buy 4 of the correct style adjusters - 2 for the hood and 2 for decklid. Where can I buy the correct style adjusters?
My car was built in December, 1968, in case that matters.
Thanks for any help.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/rjzink2/20160505_175849_zpsedwxr7wi.jpeg) (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/rjzink2/media/20160505_175849_zpsedwxr7wi.jpeg.html)
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Your front hood bumpers have been replaced at some point it appears. Trunk lids appear to be similar - not sure if they would have been same supplier given the different assembly plants that installed the front and the rear/trunk ones
Notice the different hardware (thin nut(s) and the shape (crown) of the rubber bumper section
(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/5/6-110516153122.jpeg)
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Your front hood bumpers have been replaced at some point it appears. Trunk lids appear to be similar - not sure if they would have been same supplier given the different assembly plants that installed the front and the rear/trunk ones
Notice the different hardware (thin nut(s) and the shape (crown) of the rubber bumper section
(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/5/6-110516153122.jpeg)
+1 . Pretty common part on 67-70 Mustang. Use Jeffs picture as a guide if a provider is not clear of what you want. NPD sells a close repro . Originals would need the threads to be replated the gold or use as is on a car that already has a patina.
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Thanks Bob and Jeff. I have the front bumpers solved thanks to your help. I found a few vendors that sell them with the gold threads. However, the rear is still an unknown. I have attached the photos of the bumpers currently on my car which I doubt are original. There is a nut on the underside in the trunk. Perhaps these were different for an early 69 convertible???
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/rjzink2/20160511_211758_zpszuawklpy.jpg) (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/rjzink2/media/20160511_211758_zpszuawklpy.jpg.html)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/rjzink2/20160511_211913_zpsunqpbkkw.jpg) (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/rjzink2/media/20160511_211913_zpsunqpbkkw.jpg.html)
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Thanks Bob and Jeff. I have the front bumpers solved thanks to your help. I found a few vendors that sell them with the gold threads. However, the rear is still an unknown.
Same as the front ones - only with another thin nut used on the bottom to tighten them in place. See/remember no difference on cars that are early. Did own #218 at one time which I believe was built prior to yours .
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Thanks Bob and Jeff. I have the front bumpers solved thanks to your help. I found a few vendors that sell them with the gold threads. However, the rear is still an unknown. I have attached the photos of the bumpers currently on my car which I doubt are original. There is a nut on the underside in the trunk. Perhaps these were different for an early 69 convertible???
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/rjzink2/20160511_211758_zpszuawklpy.jpg) (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/rjzink2/media/20160511_211758_zpszuawklpy.jpg.html)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/rjzink2/20160511_211913_zpsunqpbkkw.jpg) (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/rjzink2/media/20160511_211913_zpsunqpbkkw.jpg.html)
The bumper is typically found on the trunklid on these cars.