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1967 Mustang / Re: 67 Fastback Glass

« Last post by Bob Gaines on Today at 06:12:08 PM »

I was under the impression that all 67 Fastback rear window glass was tinted.
(The same Ford part number, C7ZB-6342006, is used in 1968.)
Jim

Yes all 67 and 68 Fastback rear glass is tinted.

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1970 Mustang / Re: MACH 1 Stripes

« Last post by alanmac on Today at 04:16:31 PM »

The hood strips are painted on.  The trunk lid stripes are decals. 

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1967 Mustang / Re: 67 Fastback Glass

« Last post by jwc66k on Today at 04:15:43 PM »

67 Fastback glass. Air car. I was told to look at a pc. of white paper thru the glass. If green it's tinted.

I was under the impression that all 67 Fastback rear window glass was tinted.
(The same Ford part number, C7ZB-6342006, is used in 1968.)
Jim

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1970 Mustang / Re: Roof Side Weatherstrip Clip

« Last post by alanmac on Today at 03:41:25 PM »

As per Jeff's OEM pictures, the front clip is on the outside and the rear clip is on the inside of the weatherstrip.  My car is missing the rear clips.   The ford shop manual doesn't show the front clip assembly, orientation or the location.  From the attached picture from my car, the front clip is on the outside of the weatherstrip and is riveted in place.   Both sides are assembled the same.  Due to patina and vehicle history, I believe these are original from the Metuchen assembly plant.  Note that the shape of the front clip has a formed channel for the outside base of the weatherstrip to fit in.  I assume the shop manual picture of the clip is the rear clip since its on the inside of the weatherstrip and opposite the drip rail.  Note that the new clip does not have a channel for the base of the weatherstrip to fit but aligns and assembles with the cut out notch and the inside edge of the the stainless retainer.  Do I have this correct?  Alan 

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1967 Mustang / 67 Fastback Glass

« Last post by orgnl70 on Today at 03:29:33 PM »

67 Fastback glass. Air car. I was told to look at a pc. of white paper thru the glass. If green it's tinted. Well I cannot see any difference. The car-lite logo is there and under it states Tempered,Sun-x. Is this tinted?
Should all the glass be marked like this? One vent window just has Car-Lite Tempered A52

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1967 Mustang / Re: 1967 Front Bumper Overstamped Factory Codes

« Last post by kkupec02 on Today at 12:29:04 PM »

Here are the best 3 pictures of the 20 or so that I took.

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1964 1/2 - 1965 / Re: Hole in firewall - what belongs there?

« Last post by cobrapatrol on Today at 11:30:08 AM »

It looks like the impression left from a hole saw with the drill bit hole in the center.

That's an interesting observation and certainly within the realm of possability. The hole edge is very neat and the (presumed original) firewall paint extends into the hole.  It does not appear to be raw cut like with a hole saw but more like a factory die cut.  There's no impression into the insulation pad at the circumference of the hole like a hole saw would make.  The car was certainly hot-rodded in its past and it might have been cut for an oil pressure line or some such added gauge.

I saw one map of early Mustang firewall in a https://www.vintage-mustang.com/threads/firewall-holes.949033/#lg=thread-949033&slide=0 VMF forum post that was apparently lifted from a Mustang Monthly article.
I cannot vouch for the information but it indicated an oil pressure line hole.  Possibly a Shelby prototype thing?

But the important information from the perspective of Concours Mustang is whether the hole was factory-made.  If the conclusion is no, it is not factory-made, then I will continue to investigate other sites of Mustang lore.

I greatly value your expertise! - Jim

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1968 Mustang / Re: 1968 Mustang woodgrain inserts

« Last post by ruppstang on Today at 09:26:51 AM »

I purchased the woodgrain from Tony Branda for our GT350, I then cut my own pieces, it is very tedious.

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1964 1/2 - 1965 / Driveshaft inside snap ring

« Last post by kcodecoupe on Today at 08:39:49 AM »

Looking for info as to when ford started installing the outside snap ring type driveshafts vs the inside type on 64.5-65 assy line mustangs , thanks.

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1968 Mustang / 1968 Mustang woodgrain inserts

« Last post by nightmist on Today at 07:53:05 AM »

I am restoring a 1968 Mustang fastback GT with decor interior.  What is the best option for the woodgrain door, dash and upper console inserts? 

I have read a lot of complaints online about the aftermarket woodgrain kits not fitting well--shrinking, peeling, bubbling in heat--and the patterns not matching across the various panels.  Is there a more expensive option that looks better and lasts?