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Offline Z67Fback

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Ford Small block Zbars
« on: August 12, 2020, 08:45:15 PM »
Do Ford Z-bars have any markings or stampings. I purchased a supposedly  OEM small Block Z bar off ebay. This stamping which wasn't pictured doesn't seem right S3C. Appreciate any insights
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Re: Ford Small block Zbars
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2020, 09:29:05 PM »
No idea, but I do know that every year the Z-bar changed design. 
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Re: Ford Small block Zbars
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2020, 10:27:14 PM »
No help here either but can tell you that my 69 428 CJ z-bar has a similar stamping.  Brian
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Re: Ford Small block Zbars
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2020, 10:28:48 PM »
Do Ford Z-bars have any markings or stampings. I purchased a supposedly  OEM small Block Z bar off ebay. This stamping which wasn't pictured doesn't seem right S3C. Appreciate any insights
It doesn't look familiar.
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Re: Ford Small block Zbars
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2020, 02:47:29 PM »
Hallo Z67Fback,

I also have a 67 Fastback, C-Code with Manual Transmission. Built in Dearborn. It’s a 3speed but the Z-Bar seems to be the same: “S3C”.
Do you also have yellow marking on Top of the Z-Bar? 
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Re: Ford Small block Zbars
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2020, 05:21:41 PM »
Have seen and owned a number of these with the same markings. Likely a markers mark and since suppliers could differ between plants they may be more predominate at one plant over another or even in the service replacement parts system
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Re: Ford Small block Zbars
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2020, 09:53:17 PM »
Great info! Thanks all.
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