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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: OldMustangGuy on August 31, 2016, 02:10:20 PM

Title: C4 Bolt Finishes- 68 NJ
Post by: OldMustangGuy on August 31, 2016, 02:10:20 PM

I've searched the forum and can't quite tell from pictures...

What is the correct finish for the various bolts on a C4?  New Jersey car...'68

Servo Covers
Case
Etc

Title: Re: C4 Bolt Finishes- 68 NJ
Post by: J_Speegle on August 31, 2016, 11:24:14 PM

Looking at what I've got looks to me that the pan bolts are zinc or bare steel. Intermediate servo cover is dark heat treated color

Need to find a couple more pictures to see that the tailshaft housing to main body is

Title: Re: C4 Bolt Finishes- 68 NJ
Post by: OldMustangGuy on August 31, 2016, 11:39:55 PM

Thanks Jeff...I think I have the pan bolts and bell housing to engine bolts figured out. From the pictures I can find it looks like the rest of the bolts might be phosphate (or heat treated) but I'm just trying to be sure.

Title: Re: C4 Bolt Finishes- 68 NJ
Post by: Bob Gaines on September 01, 2016, 12:35:40 AM

Quote from: OldMustangGuy on August 31, 2016, 11:39:55 PM

Thanks Jeff...I think I have the pan bolts and bell housing to engine bolts figured out. From the pictures I can find it looks like the rest of the bolts might be phosphate (or heat treated) but I'm just trying to be sure.

Yes ,phosphate and oil on those-tail and servo bolts IMO .

Title: Re: C4 Bolt Finishes- 68 NJ
Post by: J_Speegle on September 01, 2016, 01:56:34 AM

Quote from: OldMustangGuy on August 31, 2016, 11:39:55 PM

Thanks Jeff...I think I have the pan bolts and bell housing to engine bolts figured out. From the pictures I can find it looks like the rest of the bolts might be phosphate (or heat treated) but I'm just trying to be sure.

Looks like the neutral safety is attached with bolts and star washers plated with silver or clear zinc (silver in color) and the band adjustment nut just in front of that point is dark finished also

Title: Re: C4 Bolt Finishes- 68 NJ
Post by: J_Speegle on September 01, 2016, 04:08:58 PM

A couple of pictures to illustrate the observations. From Dudley's very original  and well maintained 68 San Jose coupe

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/6/6-010916150836-6154953.jpeg)

(http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/6/6-010916150834-61532061.jpeg)

Title: Re: C4 Bolt Finishes- 68 NJ
Post by: OldMustangGuy on September 01, 2016, 05:39:05 PM

Those are great...thanks Jeff