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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: 68 S Code on October 12, 2010, 11:46:42 PM

Title: Battery tray and fuel line bracket
Post by: 68 S Code on October 12, 2010, 11:46:42 PM

The questions pertain to a Dearborn built 68.

Is the battery tray sprayed or dipped black?

There is a 8" long bracket holding the fuel line below the footbox behind the drivers seat. What is the finish.

Title: Re: Battery tray and fuel line bracket
Post by: gtamustang on October 13, 2010, 10:51:57 AM

The 67-68 original battery trays that I have worked with appear to be dipped.

The finish of the fuel line protector varies from plant to plant, year to year, and even during the model year. Usually, you can find tell-tale traces of paint or no-paint on the inside of the bracket. The two acceptable finishes are bare steel or semi-gloss black.

Regards,
Pete Morgan

Title: Re: Battery tray and fuel line bracket
Post by: 68 S Code on October 13, 2010, 11:07:24 AM

Peter thanks. If the fuel bracket was black then it probably would have been dipped?

Title: Re: Battery tray and fuel line bracket
Post by: gtamustang on October 13, 2010, 01:50:27 PM

Yes and in very thin paint!

Regards,
Pete Morgan

Title: Re: Battery tray and fuel line bracket
Post by: 68 S Code on October 13, 2010, 04:16:33 PM

Thanks.

Title: Re: Battery tray and fuel line bracket
Post by: preaction on March 20, 2021, 09:43:11 PM

Is this the current thinking for a Dearborn battery tray that a dipped in paint appearance would be expected ?

Title: Re: Battery tray and fuel line bracket
Post by: ruppstang on March 20, 2021, 11:28:05 PM

Quote from: preaction on March 20, 2021, 09:43:11 PM

Is this the current thinking for a Dearborn battery tray that a dipped in paint appearance would be expected ?
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It is pretty hard to see that kind of detail in the car under a battery. Possibly in the Tbred class.

Title: Re: Battery tray and fuel line bracket
Post by: Bob Gaines on March 21, 2021, 01:31:36 AM

Quote from: preaction on March 20, 2021, 09:43:11 PM

Is this the current thinking for a Dearborn battery tray that a dipped in paint appearance would be expected ?

Given the thin paint used there are not paint drips typically evident on originals if that is your concern. It is however typically a slightly shinier sheen compared to semi gloss black.