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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: Ken65GT on March 26, 2023, 09:10:51 PM
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On my 65 A code coupe I've taken off the one piece chrome brace in favor of the original braces from the cowl that mount to the shock tower. Are they both refered to as export braces? Thank you.
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no. all mustangs received the two-piece braces. not all mustangs were exported.
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Luckily the original mounts were under the one piece chrome brace that was removed. I refinished the original two braces. One more step towards originalnality. Thank you.
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Are they both refered to as export braces?
References can vary based on personal preference, but we should take note of the Ford terminology. Here the basic part numbers are 16A052 and 16A053, and the term used is "Brace - Front Fender Apron to Dash". See the referenced picture for documentation.
As an aside, if you are ever searching for the Ford basic part number, take a look at the NPD numbers. NPD uses the Ford basic part number (only, not the full part number) for their Mustang parts. Perhaps other Ford parts as well, but I can speak to the Mustang parts.
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I typically refer to them as "shock tower supports or braces" to differentiate them from "export brace" but as you have likely found many use "export brace" for both leading to confusion.